Policy

This section is aimed primarily at policy makers and provides information, advice and guidance on how, when and where to carry out public dialogue – and when not to.

Public dialogue provides an important contribution to the evidence base on which politicians and Ministers make their decisions. 

When added to the views of other stakeholders – including scientists, businesses, charities and the voluntary and community sectors – the opinions of ordinary people can help to ensure that policies are acceptable to the majority.

Public dialogue informs and strengthens policy recommendations, provides legitimacy to decisions and leads ultimately to better legislation that benefits all society.

Drop in for Dialogue

The Sciencewise ERC is holding monthly ‘drop in’ sessions to help policy makers carry out better, more appropriately timed dialogue with the public to assist them make better policy. 

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