National Online Assembly

The National Online Assembly is a UK‑wide DD&SA pilot that brings together residents from across the country through a fully digital sortition process. It allows people from different regions, backgrounds, and experiences to deliberate on national‑level issues in a structured, transparent, and evidence‑based environment.

This assembly explores issues that affect the entire UK population, with a focus on fairness, long‑term thinking, and structural honesty.

Assembly Overview

Participants

50 residents selected by national sortition, balanced across age, sex, region, socioeconomic background, and digital access needs.

Format

Fully online sessions using secure video platforms, digital evidence packs, and moderated breakout rooms for structured deliberation.

Outputs

A national recommendations report, a full evidence pack, and a set of options for UK‑wide public voting.

Downloads

These documents will be available once the assembly publishes its findings:

Assembly Timeline

Why a National Online Assembly?

A national‑level assembly allows residents to deliberate on issues that transcend local boundaries. The online format ensures:

Once the assembly publishes its recommendations, residents across the UK will be invited to vote directly on the proposed options.

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