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process has been criticised in a number of different ways. The criticism has become a perennial topic of discussion for many years but has not resulted in any significant changes to the process. As such, a process review has been arranged so that the current process can either be validated or so that
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comments to be increased or decreased based on their skills at debating. Instead, common themes and ideas will be pulled out and brought forward for the report. Secondly, to allow contributors to remain anonymous if desired.
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