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National citizens' assembly **Do say**: UK-wide citizens' assembly Only the United Kingdom government can pass laws on the scale neeeded to address the crisis. The CA must include all 4 nations - Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England
: Legally binding Do say: Publicity and upfront agreement on what will happen with the recommendations To hold a legally binding CA would require an Act of Parliament taking several years. In any case, there is no such thing as legally binding as a future government can always change things. Much more important is public understanding and pressure.
: All walks of life Do say: Different walks of life Although Aa CA is very diverse, we couldn't possible include every walk of life!