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Empty commitments: is the UK government engaging with civil society?

As engagement between government and CSOs deteriorates, we highlight the potential dangers of government bypassing civil society, and the value of CSOs to formulating better public policy.

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Ensuring civil society is heard

This report outlines fundamental problems in how government engages with civil society, and outlines principles and practical steps to improve the relationship.
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