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Posted 16 July 2019 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Opinion|Legal and Policy|National
OPINION: Effective policy work depends on far more than good arguments. Reflecting on CTSI's strengths and frustrations, this column explores the realities of influencing government on behalf of the trading standards profession.
If I have bit of a moan about policy work, please be clear it’s not to elicit sympathy for CTSI policy staff. Let me get that out of the way; we have a lot going for us.
First, there’s our brand. CTSI carries a lot of weight and admiration as an institution. It’s a reputation built on decades of trust and integrity. We are respected and get meetings with Ministers precisely because of our...
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