Ethics Committee Overview
Purpose and Authority
The Ethics Committee serves as the moral compass of the SCP Foundation, ensuring that our actions align with humanitarian principles while maintaining our mission of containing anomalous entities. The committee holds absolute authority in matters of ethical oversight and can override any operational decision on ethical grounds.
Committee Structure
- Chair: [REDACTED]
- Senior Members: [DATA EXPUNGED]
- Regional Representatives: One per major containment site
- Specialist Consultants: Rotating basis
- Support Staff: Level 3 clearance minimum
Core Responsibilities
- Review and approval of containment procedures
- Oversight of human subject testing
- Evaluation of termination orders
- Assessment of amnestic usage
- Investigation of ethical violations
- Development of ethical guidelines
Ethical Guidelines
Principle 1: Necessity
All actions must be necessary for containment or research. Unnecessary harm or risk is strictly prohibited.
Principle 2: Proportionality
The scale of intervention must be proportional to the threat level of the anomaly.
Principle 3: Humanity
When possible, maintain human dignity and minimize suffering, even in containment scenarios.
Principle 4: Transparency
All decisions must be documented and justifiable to committee review.
Reporting Procedures
Ethical concerns can be reported through:
- Direct submission to Ethics Committee portal
- Anonymous tip line: [REDACTED]
- Site Ethics Officer
- Regional Representative
Note: False reporting will result in immediate disciplinary action.
Override Authority
The Ethics Committee maintains the power to:
- Halt any ongoing operation
- Modify containment procedures
- Suspend research activities
- Remove personnel from projects
- Initiate investigations