Changing practices, not just rules: Rethinking the institutionalisation of deliberative engagement
Abstract When Victoria introduced legislation requiring all 79 councils to adopt deliberative engagement, 92% continued practices the legislation had just removed. This paradox reveals a fundamental challenge in embedding democratic innovations within existing systems of government: legislation signals commitment but cannot disrupt entrenched ...
Emanuela Savini
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Reducing private health expenditure in Greece: the case for regulated complementary health insurance. [PDF]
Karakolias S +3 more
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Is limited regulation supporting policy inaction? International student housing in Australia
Abstract The international education sector in Australia is subject to significant government policy and regulation, but the effectiveness of interventions in providing for international student well‐being is continually questioned. Housing insecurity is one of the most pressing well‐being issues among students. This paper analyses the effectiveness of
Gaby Ramia +2 more
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Policy frameworks for promoting public hospital development in major economies: implications for China. [PDF]
Shu Y, Li Z, Xie R.
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Senedd Reform: From Aspiration to Cold‐Headed Reality?
Abstract In May 2024, the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill completed its legislative journey through the Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament. The bill marks the latest chapter in the Senedd's evolution from an assembly established with no formally separated executive branch and no primary legislative powers into a lawmaking and tax‐raising ...
Adam Evans
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Care and COVID 19: Lessons for liberals and neoliberals
Abstract Within the liberal political traditions, care is regarded as a private matter, a problem of ethics rather than justice. Social justice is framed as an issue of economics (re/distribution), culture (recognition) and/or politics (representation).
Kathleen Lynch
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Strengthening tobacco control enforcement in Nigeria: a policy and regulatory analysis supporting an expanded mandate for NAFDAC. [PDF]
Sani SK +4 more
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Abstract The Labour manifesto in this year's election implied a radical restructuring of the UK state, the way in which England is governed and in relations across the United Kingdom. The aim of making English devolution the ‘default option’ is set against fifty years of unsuccessful and partial devolution initiatives which have failed to reverse the ...
John Denham, Janice Morphet
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From Criminal Liability to Patient Safety: The Possible Impact of the Italian 2025 Reform Proposal on Senior Healthcare Leadership and Clinical Risk Management. [PDF]
La Micela S +7 more
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Broke and Broken: The Crises Facing Local Government in England
Abstract English local government faces a perilous position owing to insufficient funding, structural issues and capacity challenges. Fourteen years of austerity have significantly reduced council budgets, while increased demand for services—particularly adult social care—has strained resources.
David Jeffery
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