Tim Lambert of Deltoid: Phil Jones is vindicated, "no case to answer"

Phil Jones vindicated

by Tim Lambert, Deltoid, April 1, 2010

The House of Commons report on the emails stolen from CRU has vindicated Phil Jones -- he has "no case to answer":

The focus on Professor Jones and CRU has been largely misplaced. On the accusations relating to Professor Jones's refusal to share raw data and computer codes, we consider that his actions were in line with common practice in the climate science community. We have suggested that the community consider becoming more transparent by publishing raw data and detailed methodologies. On accusations relating to Freedom of Information, we consider that much of the responsibility should lie with UEA, not CRU.

In addition, insofar as we have been able to consider accusations of dishonesty--for example, Professor Jones's alleged attempt to "hide the decline"--we consider that there is no case to answer. Within our limited inquiry and the evidence we took, the scientific reputation of Professor Jones and CRU remains intact. We have found no reason in this unfortunate episode to challenge the scientific consensus as expressed by Professor Beddington, that "global warming is happening [and] that it is induced by human activity"

James Annan points out that it is the governments own policy of wanting ownership of intellectual property that is preventing the publication of raw data and code.

See also: William Connolley, Eli Rabbet, Joe Romm and Clive Hamilton.

A big raspberry to Fred Pearce, who won't let go of his vendetta against Jones.

Link:  http://scienceblogs.com/deltoid/2010/04/phil_jones_vindicated.php