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Scrapping the ‘duty to involve’ – What difference would it make?
It only came into force in April 2009; no-one can say for definite whether it has made any difference. Yet there is quite an argument as to whether Mr Pickles’ announcement to scrap the ‘duty to inform, consult and involve’ will or will not damage the cause of public engagement.
The case for abolition
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