The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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Royal Commissions and public inquiries are unfashionable. They can be cumbersome, expensive and lengthy — but, when they are effectively led, they can allow thoughtful, reasoned and evidence-based debates on key aspects of public policy. They are particularly important in areas of live and politically sensitive public policy, where there is a tendency to react to events and where the pressure on officials can be, as one of them recently said, to supply harassed ministers…
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