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We believe that people should be at the heart of decision-making Learn more

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

Emily Graham

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Don
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.

Don

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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.

Paul

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

Shakira

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Josh
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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What role should the public play in the Covid-19 recovery?
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A Democratic Response to Covid-19

What role should the public play in the Covid-19 recovery?

From the transition out of lockdown to the terms of the economic stimulus, significant decisions will be tak…
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Climate Assembly UK

How should the UK tackle climate change?

Climate Assembly UK was commissioned by six select committees of the House of Commons to understand public p…
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How can councils engage residents to tackle local issues?

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How much of a crisis is enough of a crisis to ignite change?

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What people with learning disabilities think about public engagement

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Community voice and Covid-19 – the journey to full participation

The emerging post Covid–19 social contract needs to have civic and democratic participation at its heart.…
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