The review that reviewed itself
A sample commentary on independent reviews commissioned, scoped and staffed by the body under review.
Sample content. This is a demonstration article. The events, organisations and quotations are fictional and are published only to evaluate layout and editorial format.
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Independence is usually asserted at the top of a report and dismantled in its appendices.
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