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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0253

Citizens' Convention Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would set up Citizens' Conventions, groups of everyday people randomly chosen to deliberate on important national issues and give their recommendations to Parliament. It aims to involve ordinary citizens more directly in how the country is run, rather than leaving all decisions only to politicians.

Presented by Julia Goldsworthy.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading17 Dec 2007
  • 2nd reading