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Citizen’s assembly

A citizens’ assembly is a deliberative and participatory democratic process that assembles a representative group of citizens to collectively discuss and formulate recommendations on specific issues or policies. The primary objective is to ensure the inclusion of a diverse and randomly selected group of individuals, fostering their ability to deliberate on complex topics and provide informed and thoughtful input.

These assemblies are frequently employed to tackle intricate or contentious matters, ranging from constitutional reforms to environmental policies and social issues. They serve as a mechanism to enhance democratic decision-making by actively involving ordinary citizens in the discourse and, crucially, by mitigating the undue influence of special interests.

While the specific structure and procedures of citizens’ assemblies may vary, the overarching principle remains consistent: to harness the collective wisdom of a diverse group of citizens. This approach aims to contribute to informed and democratic decision-making, emphasizing independence from political pressures and promoting the credibility and legitimacy of the assembly’s recommendations.

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Brussels Mixed Parliamentary Committees

Newham Permanent Citizen Council

UK Climate Assembly

Citizen Climate Assembly