Second Chamber

A House of Citizens for the Scottish Parliament

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: 2020

The Citizens Assembly on the future of Scotland shows what an improved democracy in Scotland could look like. A Citizens Assembly would complement the elected Scottish Parliament. Such a House of Citizens could place Scotland at the forefront of democratic innovation. It would make it a global leader in citizen empowerment and engagement. It could increase the level of trust in our political institutions and decision-making.