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Is Parliament a citizens’ assembly? What about local councils?
Rather than elections, the members of a citizens’ assembly are typically selected at random from the general public – like a jury. It is still up to elected politicians whether or not to follow the assembly’s recommendations. The aim is to secure a group of people who are broadly representative of the electorate across characteristics […]
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What is a citizens’ assembly, and what are they for?
A Citizens’ Assembly is a representative group of citizens who are selected at random from the population to learn about, deliberate upon, and make recommendations in relation to a particular issue or set of issues. It is still up to elected politicians whether or not to follow the assembly’s recommendations. The aim is to secure a […]
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