Public commemoration in Wales: guidance for public bodies
Q1: Thinking about the Guidance text as a whole, do you think it will be useful to public bodies with responsibility for commemorations?
Q2: One goal of Wales’ Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan is to deliver a balanced, authentic and decolonized account of the past. Do you think that the guidance document contributes towards this?
Q3: Part 1 of the document introduces the complex issues around public commemoration. Its focus is on the impact of commemorations on communities through subject matter, type, style and location. Does it offer an adequate summary of the issues public bodies should be aware of in making decisions on commemorations?
Q4: Step 1 of the guidance concerns inclusive decision making. It identifies some general principles for inclusive decision-making:
Do you agree with these principles?
Q5: Step 2 of the Guidance proposes setting objectives for public commemoration in line with the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan: what other opportunities are there to use public commemoration positively?
Q6: Are the criteria for use in decision-making suggested in step 3 of the Guidance helpful?
Q7: Step 4 of the guidance is about taking action to meet objectives and address the issues raised by public commemoration.
Does this section adequately cover the options open to public bodies?
Q8: Do you think the Case Studies included in the guidance are helpful in illustrating the issues and range of options available to public bodies?