The Week in Parliament
This weekend we will see the next stage of the lifting of lockdown, with pubs, hotels and campsites preparing to open again from Saturday 4th. All except in poor Leicester, […]
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If it’s good news – do we still need to consult?
A few days ago, the newspapers were unanimous. One headline declared Summer’s back on. Another proclaimed a Magic Monday. The Daily Mail said Hurrah. Perhaps we can excuse the media,
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Are the public now engaged enough on climate change to get involved?
With the publication of the APPG on Climate Change Annual Report coinciding with some local authorities announcing section 114 measures, councils are facing the challenge of not only coming out
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Trial By Jury- Speedy Justice at what cost?
One of the most famous and lauded articles of Magna Carta, generally (if perhaps a little inaccurately) considered to be a foundational document of rights in England and Wales and
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The Week in Parliament
Westminster now seems to be back in more or less full swing, and we are starting to see the return before Parliament of several of the key Government bills trailed
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COVID-19 disparities report- Missing pages and unconvincing ministers
One of the biggest (and most timely) stories from a busy week of news has been the debate over the missing pages from a report on Covid-19 disparities. The missing
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Whither consultation? DFID, the Foreign Office and a Massive Question about Consultation
Of the many news stories that dropped this week, one particularly drew our attention as being somewhat underestimated in its importance. On Tuesday, Boris Johnson stood before the House of
Should Councils consult on Statues?
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has many objectives, and it is unlikely that removing statues from the country’s streetscape was a particularly high priority. But in the strange way
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Collaborating to make a green recovery possible
Covid-19 has had devastating effects on families and society. It has also allowed us to witness the benefits of a cleaner environment and the adaptability of the general public, and
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Overcoming the barriers that prevent inclusive online participation
The social distancing policy has bought a wide-ranging set of challenges for organisations that are preparing to conduct their consultation and engagement online. One challenge is ensuring inclusive participation throughout
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