Citizens' assemblies have a number of key features including:

• Who takes part: assembly members are representative of the wider population;


• The assembly process: assembly members go through a three stage process of learning, discussion, and decision-making;


• The information provided: the evidence presented to assembly members during the learning phase i

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Citizens’ assemblies give members of the public the time and opportunity to learn about and discuss a topic. Participants hear from, and question, a wide range of specialists. These can include, for example, academics, researchers, people with direct experience of the issue, other stakeholders and campaigners. Through this process, they hear balanc... See more