What is a Call for Evidence?
A Call for Evidence is an “an invitation for evidentiary input from a variety of experts, relevant organisations and stakeholders on a given issue.”
Calls for Evidence are used widely by governments, regulatory bodies, and public sector organisations to gather information and key insights from stakeholders and experts.
A Call for Evidence usually seeks depth rather than breadth, encouraging respondents to submit data sets, research papers, case studies, technical reports, or detailed statements. This is particularly useful where decisions have significant social, economic, or environmental implications.

All open Calls for Evidence
Call for evidence on reforming the producer responsibility system for waste electricals 2023
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Timeline
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Announcement
The inquiry explains what it will examine, who can take part, and how to submit evidence.
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Call for evidence [in progress]
People can submit written evidence to the inquiry. Please check the activities on this page if you would like to submit evidence.
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Acknowledgement and initial checks
Submissions are logged and reviewed to make sure they meet any publication and confidentiality requirements.
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Review of written evidence
The inquiry analyses the written evidence and decides what further information is needed.
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Oral hearings
Some contributors may be invited to give evidence in oral hearings. Further details will be released closer to the time.
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Publication of evidence
Documents and evidence received so far will be published, where appropriate. Any sensitive information will be handled in line with the inquiry’s publication approach..
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