7.2. The safety case provides a basis for decision making and is presented to the relevant decision makers for their review and consideration. The parties interested in the safety case may include regulators, the general public and other interested parties. These parties will decide for themselves the extent to which they are convinced by the reasoning that is presented, and whether they share the confidence of the operator developing the safety case. The confidence of the interested parties in the findings of the safety case should, however, be enhanced if the arguments and evidence are presented in a manner that is open and transparent, and all relevant results are fully disclosed and subject to quality control and independent review.