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II Introduction and Methodology
Following receipt of the remit for this review 1 an action plan was developed that included:
Literature Review - A full review of the available literature in respect of primary and review inspections was undertaken. An independent reader who had not previously worked within the inspection arena reviewed these documents.
Stakeholder Analysis - Consideration was given to all parties that contribute to the HMCIC inspection process, are affected by that process or receive inspection reports. It was also considered prudent to meet with a number of other inspection bodies operating within the public sector 2.
Stakeholder Consultation - Interviews with a number of key partners were undertaken. All interviews were based upon a series of questions that reflected the broad remit of this review and focused on the particular area of interest of the partner concerned.
Chatham House Rule - In order to ensure a maximum degree of openness, none of the comments made by those interviewed are attributed within this report but all conversations have been taken into account when considering the lessons to be learned.
Findings - Whilst these are solely the views of the review team, they have been shaped through consultation. Significantly, all of the lessons to be learned are compatible with the work currently being undertaken by Professor Lorne Crerar in his review of the inspection process for public bodies.
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