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English Devolution – The Democratic Deficit
Read → iiThe dash for devolution – Are changes to local government in England and Wales the latest examples of ‘too little and too late’ consultation
Read → iiiGovernance matters – We pay too little attention to the governance of public consultation
Read → ivTransforming care – the need to consult lawfully
Read → vThe ‘Gunning’ Gap – It is time to propose a fifth rule and address a missing requirement for a lawful consultation.
Read → viGoing for ‘Bold’ … – Does consultation tend to reinforce a cautious, safe view of alternatives?
Read → viiFurther questions – Is it legitimate for stakeholders or consultees to pose additional questions …?
Read → viiiLone Voices – The role of consultation in identifying voices and views not otherwise heard
Read → ixHalf-baked proposals – It is the job of public consultations to help detect when proposals are inadequate
Read → xNone of the above – Do unhappy consultees ever feel like disenchanted voters at an Election?
Read → xiThe waiting game … – Purdah politics means that many public consultations are postponed until after the General Election
Read → xiiThe ‘right to be heard’ – We need a new focus on giving consultees confidence that their arguments will reach decision-maker … and be “conscientiously considered”
Read → xiiiSalute the Lords’ scrutiny – A new Report highlights that all is still not well with Government consultations
Read → xivRole-playing and consultations – A great technique to develop our skills and improve outcomes.
Read → xvTransparent consultations – Criticisms of consultation are well-placed when they complain that too much is still hidden from public view
Read →Never miss what matters.
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