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Emily Graham
By involving people decisions are more likely to be legitimate, effective and sustainable. In short, they're going to be better.

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A citizens' assembly can give government a chance to get an in depth view of how people feel and what they have to say about specific issues.

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Salma
It's important for young people to be able to influence youth mental health decision-making because young people are the ones who are affected

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Natalie
It is important for young people to be given a voice on the decision and changes that need to be made in approaches to mental health

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Paul
If the UK is to be truly democratic and have a representative political system, "the public" need a direct voice beyond voting every 4-5 years.

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Shakira
When recommendations are coming from the people who it's for it is more likely to make a difference.

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Citizens' assemblies bring a sense of popular legitimacy to the decision-making process which embodies true democracy.

Josh

Citizens' Assembly on Social Care
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