16 November 2022
The Government of Jersey has today published its Policy Inclusion Framework consultation period.
Part of the Council of Ministers’ 100 Day Plan to set out how government can better engage with
Islanders, the Policy Inclusion Framework is a key outcome of an internal Engagement and
Information Improvement review carried out by officers.
The review examined how data and information can be improved so that information on
government services and policy is provided more effectively.
The Policy Inclusion Framework consists of good practice guidance for policy engagement. Its
purpose is to help government officials, such as policy officers, ensure that decisions are more
sensitive and responsive to the concerns of both the wider community and lesser heard voices.
The Policy Inclusion Framework builds on other actions in the 100 Day Plan, including the
development of participation standards for children and young people and the establishment of an
Older Persons Living Forum to ensure that both groups of Islanders have a say on matters that
affect them and the Island as a whole.
The Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, said: “The Policy Inclusion Framework fits within an
overall model for engagement which is being developed to ensure that Government is open,
accountable and transparent.
“Public engagement is key to creating solutions that are robust and responsive to our community’s
needs. This is not only good practice, but key to building trust with Islanders and delivering better
outcomes.”
Deputy Lucy Stephenson, Assistant Chief Minister with responsibility for Government
Communications, said: “The Framework provides structure and guidance for who, when and how to
engage with the public on policy matters, as well as resources and tools to assist Government
officials in designing effective, inclusive and accessible engagement strategies. This will ultimately
support the development of policy that is more responsive to Islanders’ concerns.”
The proposals will be subject to a full public consultation prior to the Framework being
implemented in early 2023.
By publishing the Policy Inclusion Framework, the Government is acting on the States of Jersey
decision under paragraph (b) of P.65/2022 to establish and publish "clear, agreed criteria for the
preparation of initial consultations on policy or legislative proposals and detailed proposals for
legislation".
The Policy Inclusion Framework is available here.
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