Quality and effectiveness of public consultation practices in selected cases

Stakeholders were notified in advance about upcoming public consultation for draft laws

It is verified if those likely to be affected by the policy and other stakeholders were informed in advance that a public consultation was to take place (with information indicating the time of the consultation and the way it would be conducted). Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

Stakeholders were notified in advance about upcoming public consultation for draft sector planning documents

It is verified if those likely to be affected by the policy and other stakeholders were informed in advance that a public consultation was to take place (with information indicating the time of the consultation and the way it would be conducted). Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft sector policy planning documents.

Other forms of public consultation were used for consulting draft laws in addition to written public consultation

It is verified if other forms of public consultation were used in addition to written public consultation (e.g. informal discussions, participation in working groups, town hall meetings). Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

Other forms of public consultation were used for consulting draft sector planning documents in addition to written public consultation

It is verified if other forms of public consultation were used in addition to written public consultation (e.g. informal discussions, participation in working groups, town hall meetings). Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft sector planning documents.

Public consultation for draft laws respected the minimum duration requirements

It is verified if the public consultation respected the minimum duration requirements established by the legal framework. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

Public consultation for draft sector planning documents respected the minimum duration requirements

It is verified if the public consultation respected the minimum duration requirements established by the legal framework. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft sector planning documents.

The lead ministry reported on the outcome of public consultation for draft laws

It is verified if the outcome of the public consultation was reported on as a part of the documentation submitted with the agenda items for government sessions. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

The lead ministry reported on the outcome of public consultation for draft sector planning documents

It is verified if the outcome of the public consultation was reported on as a part of the documentation submitted with the agenda items for government sessions. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft sector planning documents.

The report on the outcome of public consultation for draft laws was made available to the public online

It is verified if the report on the outcome of public consultation (as a stand-alone document or part of the explanatory memorandum) was made available to the public online. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

The report on the outcome of public consultation for draft sector planning documents was made available to the public online

It is verified if the report on the outcome of public consultation (as a stand-alone document or part of the explanatory memorandum) was made available to the public online. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft sector planning documents.

The report on the outcome of consultation for draft laws addressed unaccepted or partially accepted comments received

Checks are carried out on reports on public consultation that were prepared on the samples of draft laws analysed during the assessment. It is verified if the reports on the outcome of public consultation (as a stand-alone document or part of the explanatory memorandum) included explanations for not accepting specific proposals made by the stakeholders or, in the case of partial acceptance, explanations on which part was accepted and the reasons for not accepting the entire proposal. If no reports are prepared or if it is not clear what comments were provided and whether they were accepted or not in each particular case, the criterion is considered not to be met. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

The report on the outcome of consultation for draft sector planning documents addressed unaccepted or partially accepted comments received

Checks are carried out on reports on public consultation that were prepared on the samples of draft sector planning documents analysed during the assessment. It is verified if the reports on the outcome of public consultation (as a stand-alone document or part of the explanatory memorandum) included explanations for not accepting specific proposals made by the stakeholders or, in the case of partial acceptance, explanations on which part was accepted and the reasons for not accepting the entire proposal. If no reports are prepared or if it is not clear what comments were provided and whether they were accepted or not in each particular case, the criterion is considered not to be met. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

The report on the outcome of consultation for draft laws addressed all comments received, including accepted comments as well as unaccepted or partially accepted ones

Checks are carried out on reports on public consultation that were prepared on the samples of draft laws analysed during the assessment. It is verified if the reports on the outcome of public consultation (as a stand-alone document or part of the explanatory memorandum) included explanations on whether all comments provided during the consultation (accepted, partially accepted and not accepted are all covered in all reports prepared). If no reports are prepared or if it is not clear what comments were provided and whether they were accepted or not in each particular case, the criterion is considered not to be met. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

The report on the outcome of consultation for draft sector planning documents addressed all comments received, including accepted comments as well as unaccepted or partially accepted ones

Checks are carried out on reports on public consultation that were prepared on the samples of draft sector planning documents analysed during the assessment. It is verified if the reports on the outcome of public consultation (as a stand-alone document or part of the explanatory memorandum) included explanations on whether all comments provided during the consultation (accepted, partially accepted and not accepted are all covered in all reports prepared). If no reports are prepared or if it is not clear what comments were provided and whether they were accepted or not in each particular case, the criterion is considered not to be met. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft sector planning documents.

All relevant supporting documents needed were published alongside draft laws under consultation

Covers draft laws only. It is verified if a document containing the substantiation and analysis behind the elaboration of the draft (e.g. explanatory note, regulatory impact assessment report or other documents containing clear information on the issues and questions at stake) was made available for public consultation in addition to the draft regulation. Points are allocated based on qualitative review of five draft laws.

Perception of the consultation practices of the government by citizens (%)

Analysis of survey responses by a representative sample of the population to the following question or statement: “The government consults and involves stakeholders from the private sector and civil society when developing new legislation or other policy documents.” Answer options are: Strongly disagree, Tend to agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Tend to agree, Strongly agree, Do not know, Prefer not to answer. Points are allocated based on the percentage of respondents who replied “Tend to agree” or “Strongly agree” to the survey question (x): • x < 10% = 0 points. • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function. • x ≥ 90% = 4 points.