Public Inquiry
/ˈpʌblɪk ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official investigation established by the government or a public authority to examine matters of public concern, often involving wide-ranging fact-finding and reporting.
The government launched a public inquiry into the causes of the environmental disaster.
Forms
- public inquiry
- public inquiries
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Commentary
Typically established to ensure transparency and accountability, public inquiries are non-judicial fact-finding processes and recommendations are usually advisory rather than legally binding.
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