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How Public Inquiries Shape Policy Agenda in Westminster Systems

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In Westminster systems, a public inquiry's recommendations are not legally binding on the government, yet they frequently shape the policy agenda by generating sustained media coverage and public pressure that politicians cannot easily ignore.

Why this is interesting

You've seen headlines about a 'public inquiry' into a scandal, but have you ever wondered if those inquiries actually change anything? They cannot force change, yet they often trigger major policy shifts. How?