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Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027
The Profession
Independence is a profession. This is its institution.
Certification for Neutral Evaluators and every Neutral role: standards, the Global Register, the Academy and a professional community in every country.
§ 01The Handbook
One method, codified.
The Handbook of Neutral Practice™, 2027 Institutional Edition, is the professional reference behind every standard, every certification decision and every evaluation on this site.
Neutrality is not the absence of judgment. It is judgment disciplined by independence, method, evidence and professional responsibility.Governing principle · Handbook of Neutral Practice™
§ 02Standards
Evaluation first. One Code for every function.
Independent Neutral Evaluation™ Standard
How an independent evaluation is mandated, conducted, calibrated and reported. Read with Part III of the Handbook of Neutral Practice™.
Neutral Practice Standard™
The common standard for every neutral function: the Compass, the lifecycle and the role taxonomy of the Handbook.
Conflict Disclosure Standard
Search broadly. Assess carefully. Disclose what trust requires.
Code of Neutral Practice™
Ten principles that govern acceptance, conduct, judgment, communication, records and corrective action. Part II of the Handbook.
Cross-Border Neutral Practice™
Shared principles, read with local law.
Standards
And Ask the Standards
§ 03Certification
One earned credential: Certified Neutral™.
- Code of Neutral Practice™Accepted by every applicant01
- Five-Lens Evaluation™Five independent reviewers02
- Independent decisionReasons and appeal03
- Certified Neutral™The primary credential04
- Global RegistryVerifiable standing05
- Annual BenchSeparate and selective06
A question → a qualified process
For people and organisations.
- Describe the question
- Classify the mandate; assess consent and suitability
- Define the specialist field and the possible output
- Scope; disclose and clear conflicts
- Agree written terms; commission the evaluation
An application → assessed standing
For Neutrals.
- Understand benefits, criteria and fees; upload evidence
- Five-Lens review and an independent decision
- Activate the credential; publish verifiable scope
- Maintain standing each year
- Apply separately to the Annual Bench
§ 04The Academy
A professional life beyond certification.
CPD Passport
Continuing development recorded in one place.
Practice Builder
Positioning by role, sector and jurisdiction.
Faculty pathway
Teach, supervise and contribute to the standard.
§ 05Toolkit