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Commissionfs quality criteria
For law reform reports and advisory work
Purpose
. The purpose of projects and policy advice will be clearly
identified and focused on remedying the mischief to which it is
addressed.
Logic
. All argument will be logical and supported by facts, and explain
any assumptions made.
Accurate research
. Recommendations and advice will be supported
by research that is thorough, accurate and takes account of all
relevant material.
Practicality
. All recommendations and advice will consider questions
of practicality, especially issues of implementation, cost, technical
feasibility, timing and consistency with other Commission reports
and advice.
Consultation
. Advice and recommendations will be the result of
appropriate consultation with interested parties, and all reasonable
objections will be identified. All submissions will be carefully
considered before advice is finalised.
Peer review
. Where appropriate and practical external experts will
review reports and advice.
Internal review
. Analysis and advice will be subjected to rigorous and
critical review by the Commission.
Presentation
. Reports and advice will be written in as clear a manner
as the technical nature of the subject matter allows
Periodically the Commission will seek an independent, external
evaluation of a selection of our reports against these quality
For legislation quality and design advice
Internal peer review and policy approval by President and one other
member of the Commission where practicable.
Agreed timeframes
Reports and reviews will be produced within the timeframes specified in
the Commissionfs annual work programme, as agreed with the
Responsible Minister and Cabinet at the start of the period. If changes
to timeframes prove necessary during the year, these are discussed and
agreed with the Minister, usually as part of the four monthly performance
reporting process.