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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 |