Good impact assessments takes judgement and time.
Mull helps teams use both well.
A single policy decision can require up to eight separate assessments.
For many teams, that work starts from scratch, under pressure,
with too much repeated effort.
Mull is being developed with policy teams to change that – making the process feel navigable, and giving people more time for the thinking that matters.
A shared approach to impact assessment could save time, reduce duplication, and lower risk.
A better approach would not remove the need for judgement. It would make that judgement easier to apply well by giving teams a clearer process, better support, and more to build from.
REDUCE TIME AND COST
Digital tools, assistive AI and clearer ways of working can cut repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce reliance on external support.
LOWER LEGAL RISK
Compliance checks, standardised process, and a stronger evidence base lead to robust assessments less likely to face legal challenge.
MORE EFFICIENT POLICY PROCESSES
Structured, accessible outputs and a clear audit log reduce admin, support FOI responses, and make publication requirements easier to meet.
A better approach could also improve how policy teams make decisions, build confidence, and learn across pieces of work.
BETTER QUALITY DECISIONS
Evidence, trade-offs and tensions emerge earlier in the policy process, so decision-makers receive more complete and nuanced information.
WORKFORCE CAPABILITY
In-line guidance and examples of best practice mean that teams learn what good looks like, building confidence and skill - and building a strong institutional memory.
PATTERN INTELLIGENCE
Cumulative, contradictory, and compounding effects on groups and sectors are made visible by allowing a view across multiple assessments and policies.
Mull is being shaped by policy officials completing assessments, specialists across all eight frameworks, and senior leaders responsible for quality across the policy profession.
Mull is at an early stage, which means there is still real scope to influence how it develops. If you work in or alongside Government on impact assessments, policy development, or digital government, we would be glad to hear from you.
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