The policy was designed to muzzle dissent and prevent open debate.
La política estaba diseñada para reprimir el disenso y evitar el debate abierto.
The first would be to continue open debate as at previous meetings.
La primera sería proseguir el debate abierto, como en anteriores reuniones.
Following this open debate, let us not put aside the issue.
This is, indeed, a timely and necessary open debate.
It should be an open debate and that was always the idea.
Debería ser un debate abierto y esa ha sido siempre la idea.
The necessity of an open debate regarding this system is obvious.
La necesidad de un debate abierto sobre este sistema es obvia.
This is really a critical issue and the open debate continues.
Este es realmente un asunto crítico y el debate abierto continúa.
The consultations were followed by an open debate on the issue.
Tras las consultas se procedió a un debate público sobre la cuestión.
We are grateful to you for having organized this open debate.
Le damos las gracias por haber organizado este debate público.
That would appear to be a policy born of democracy and open debate.
Eso parecería ser una política proveniente de la democracia y debate abierto.
It is essential that we conduct an open debate on this important subject.
Es esencial que mantengamos un debate abierto sobre este tema tan importante.
It is my singular honour and privilege to lead this open debate.
Es para mí un honor y un privilegio especiales presidir este debate público.
The inclusion of external speakers with various backgrounds had stimulated an open debate.
La participación de oradores externos procedentes de distintos ámbitos estimuló un debate abierto.