Published on: 09 July 2008

A discussion paper setting out the government's commitment to explore new methods of involving the public in debates and decision-making on national issues.

The Governance of Britain Green Paper, which was published in July 2007, set out the government's proposals for the next stages of constitutional renewal. A major theme running through the Green Paper was the importance of reinvigorating democracy.

This discussion paper sets out a proposed framework for greater citizen engagement, using innovative methods such as citizens' summits and juries to inform national policy-making. The paper also contains proposals for strengthening the process for petitioning the House of Commons.

The government is keen to gather views from Parliament and the public on the content of this discussion paper. For more information on how to contribute, please go to the Governance of Britain website.

• National framework for greater citizen engagement [PDF 0.28mb, 25 pages]

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