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Publications & reports

Dataset-specific publications, such as Data Explained documents and user guides, can be found on the ADR UK Data Catalogue or on Flagship datasets.

Data First Cross-Justice System linked dataset – England and Wales: Key messages from the Data First User Representation Panel

This report records a meeting between Data First project partners and the Data First User Representation Panel. They met to discuss the potential of linking together administrative data from the civil and family courts with criminal justice system data already made available by the Data First programme. This report captures the main findings of the discussion with the intention to inform the future use of the linked data, including research priorities and scope for the growth of the linkage.

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The LEO dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (March 2023)

This report highlights key messages from stakeholders on the potential of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset to inform the potential and use of the data.

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Pilot Summary Report: Building the first Public Data Panel in Northern Ireland

This report on the pilot of the Northern Ireland Public Data Panel (NIPDP) recommends establishing a public panel to consider how data is used in research, innovation and decision-making in Northern Ireland.

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Public perceptions of public good: A dialogue

ADR UK and the Office for Statistics Regulation have published the results of a UK-wide public dialogue, undertaken in collaboration, to explore what the public perceive as the ‘public good’ use of data for research and statistics.

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Children and Young People and their Data: pilot project report

This pilot project, delivered by Children in Scotland, aims to help the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research to explore and understand young people's views about their data to inform their future work.

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Homelessness Data England linked dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (April 2022)

This report records a roundtable discussion between third sector, policy and academic stakeholders and Homelessness Data England (HDE) project partners on the potential and use of the HDE dataset.

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The probation and criminal justice system linking dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (March 2022)

This report highlights key messages from the Data First User Representation Panel on the potential of the 'probation and criminal justice system linking dataset' to inform the future use of the linking dataset.

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The GUIE linked dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (February 2022)

This report highlights key messages from the ADR England Children & Young People Representative Panel on the potential of the GUIE linked dataset for research on children’s health, education and wellbeing.

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The WED linked dataset: Key messages from stakeholders (December 2021)

This report highlights key messages from stakeholders from charitable foundations, equalities groups, recruiters, trade unions and groups representing businesses on the potential of the WED linked dataset for research that explores wage and employment dynamics in Britain.

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ADR UK Public Engagement Strategy, 2021-26

The cross-partnership Public Engagement Strategy for 2021-26, detailing ADR UK's vision, objectives and principles for public engagement, as well as key activities.

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