You have heard the term before. Maybe in the news, maybe in a report, maybe from a colleague. “Citizens’ assembly”. It sounds serious. Perhaps a little abstract. But what actually happens inside one? Who takes part? And why does it matter? This article breaks it down, no jargon, no prior knowledge required.

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