There is, however, a national sense of ethics which is much more difficult to pin down. For example, we expect our politicians to have high moral standards, though this is not always the case. Many people want ethical foreign trade, yet we supply arms to developing countries. Ethical issues raised daily in medical science that simply didn't exist a few decades ago. For some, a strictly defined view of what is right and wrong comes from religion.
All major religions have codes of behaviour which contribute to the national sense of ethics.
But in our increasingly secular society some argue that our 'moral standards' are in decline. This is a very broad area and one which it would be impossible to cover comprehensively. Instead you will look at some examples of ethical issues in British society.