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Posted 4 days ago6 minute read
A public body can favour an option before consulting. Here is where a “minded to” position stays lawful, and where...
Posted 6 days ago5 minute read
When the same communities are consulted repeatedly, response quality falls and results become skewed. Here is what the evidence shows....
Posted 2 weeks ago6 minute read
Citizens’ assemblies add real value. But they cannot discharge a statutory consultation duty or replace lawful public engagement...
Posted 2 weeks ago6 minute read
The Brown principles and PSED require equality analysis before and during consultation, not after. Here is what that means in...
Posted 2 weeks ago6 minute read
The Consultation Institute’s 2026–27 public virtual training programme is now open for registrations of interest. 41 courses run from 16...
Posted 2 weeks ago7 minute read
Season One concluded at the end of April. Season Two opens on the 7th May with thirteen sessions covering legal...
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