Both the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS) and Society Publishers’ Coalition (SocPC) have responded to the latest draft framework released by CoAlition S. BERA, through its Executive Director, is represented on the working group set up by AcSS to monitor open access development and draft responses on behalf of learned societies. Their response can be found here.

BERA is a member of SocPC and their response was drafted on its behalf by its Council.

We are still awaiting the consultation on the draft policy to be implemented by UKRI which has been delayed due to the election.