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Consultation and accountability – Holding organisations to account for the quality of their consultations
If the dishwasher I have bought starts to malfunction, I take it back to the shop.
If my car starts to misfire, I may take it to the nearest garage.
If my solicitor gives me poor advice, I have recourse to a Regulatory body
But what happens if I think a public body is not holding a proper consultation?
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