10. Transparency

So the process can be trusted and scrutinised by participants and the wider public.

Links to Principles: Trust & Learning

Core

The non-negotiable minimum

Full publication of report of the process available to the wider public which includes recruitment methodology, advisory group (individual names may be withheld where necessary), source of funding. Outputs clearly distinguish between participants’ own words and views, analytical interpretation by the delivery team, and final recommendations – so that commissioners, participants and the public can assess how conclusions were reached. Any AI use disclosed and explained in line with established ethical frameworks (e.g. SAAFE principles) and checked by a human before use or publication.

Desirable

Extra depth where resources allow

Where views remain contested in a process, the reasoning behind different positions — not just the fact that they differ — is published alongside the majority view. Agendas, full evidence published.

Stretch

Context-specific, deeper power sharing, sustaining and embedding

Evidence sessions and deliberations (where appropriate) livestreamed or otherwise observable in real time.