Citizens' Assembly
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Joined October 2015
Did you know that in Spain, Belgium, Greece and a number of other countries some poll workers are selected at random?
constitution-unit.com
With a general election due before the end of next year and numerous other elections set for the next 12 months, concerns have been raised about the ability to recruit enough temporary poll workers…
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Are you a talented communicator with a passion for democracy? We want you to join us in the fight for electoral reform! Apply for our Communications Officer position today. #democracy #hiring #communications
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📢 Soon, we'll hear if #BorisJohnson lied to MPs. 📉 Political scandals from all parties have halved public trust since the 90s. ⚖️ We need to rebuild trust in politics. The first step? Citizens' juries to help set new rules for MPs. Get involved 👇 https://t.co/3QxL2E4mdn
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The People’s Plan for Nature, launched last Thursday, following a citizens' assembly. One of the assembly members, Sara Hudston, here shares her views on taking part in the process.
theguardian.com
Being part of the People’s Plan for Nature, it was illuminating to see how people could reach consensus
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Deliberative Democracy & Citizens Assemblies: 17 Jan 4-5pm CET (3pm GMT) online w @ArtOLeary (SecGen to President of Ireland) & @DubravkaSuica VP @eu_comission. @PsaiPDD @participedia @PSAdemocracy @IDEA_Represent @demsoc @TheDemNet @WFDemocracy @D_I_R_U
https://t.co/6PONO8PeNe
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Climate assembly members think and act differently on climate, two years on.
constitution-unit.com
Climate assemblies are becoming more common across the world as governments and others consider how best to tackle the climate crisis .As their use has grown, so has interest in how they are commis…
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local Citizens' Assemblies could play an important role in deciding the best model for local government, and help ensure that new positions have the support they need to succeed.
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Should be an interesting event - Building capacity for participatory and deliberative democracy in Scotland: Reema Patel & Doreen Grove in conversation
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'Levelling-up' requires genuine local involvement in decision making - @anandMenon1
https://t.co/n9tS2XN9C3
ukandeu.ac.uk
Anand Menon reflects on what Wakefield can tell us about levelling up and the post-Brexit electoral realignment.
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🗳 Citizen’s Assemblies show that we can do politics differently. A pleasure to chair the APPG for Electoral Reform this afternoon to discuss the experience of Scotland’s first Citizen’s Assembly. Special thanks to SG Minister @GeorgeAdam for joining us.
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There's currently a funding line open to support visits from advanced postdocs/mid-career scholars from outside Germany with up to €15,000. If you are interested in using it to visit us, then @Rikki_Dean can provide more info. Deadlines 15/05 & 01/10.
We love having visitors to the Research Unit. If you want to come and work with us in Frankfurt, then you can find more information about arranging a visit on our website, or contact @Rikki_Dean. https://t.co/ZyASXXD1Yl
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The conference has been an "unprecedented exercise of transnational democracy" according to Professor Alberto Alemanno.
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Really looking forward to this ONLINE event with Prof. Flinders from @sheffielduni - Fri 22 April, 6pm Part of the Sheffield @FestOfDebate, but issues that apply all around the country. ALL WELCOME! Sign up here: https://t.co/vwEmkbwjwl
#democracy #debate #Sheffield
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A huge 98% backed the recommendation: “Lying or intentionally misleading parliament should be able to be identified as ‘contempt of parliament’.
theconversation.com
A citizens’ assembly calls for stronger sanctions for rule breaking MPs.
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‘How should democracy in the UK work?’ The Citizens’ Assembly on Democracy in the UK was convened to answer this question, and have now published ther report: https://t.co/T5Pmxgp6mH
constitution-unit.com
Today the Unit publishes the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Democracy in the UK. Set up by the Unit last year, the Assembly offers unparalleled insights into public perceptions of how the UK’s…
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The closing date for applications for the role of ERS Research and Policy Officer is this Friday. If this is the job for you then don't miss the deadline!
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Great to see that 23 local citizens’ assemblies in the UK have completed their work and published reports. https://t.co/wIPCnQQhko
constitution-unit.com
Posts on this blog over the past few years have tracked a wave of local citizens’ assemblies convened by councils keen to explore a range of issues. Last year, we published an ‘early report card’ e…
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Great to see that 23 local citizens’ assemblies in the UK have completed their work and published reports. https://t.co/wIPCnQQhko
constitution-unit.com
Posts on this blog over the past few years have tracked a wave of local citizens’ assemblies convened by councils keen to explore a range of issues. Last year, we published an ‘early report card’ e…
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