Brexit: and deliberative democracy @ Radio 4 - Entrepreneur Generations

The idea of 'deliberative democracy' has been gaining ground - especially since groundbreaking work in Ireland last year:
Futures Forum: Brexit: and how the Irish referendum's "deliberative democracy" countered fake facts

And this might provide a model for the UK:
Futures Forum: Brexit: and a citizens' assembly to break the deadlock

As considered this evening on Radio 4:

Deliberative Democracy

Analysis

Is there a better way to heal political divides - through panels of ordinary citizens? 

Sonia Sodha asks if the idea of citizens' assemblies, which have been used around the world to come up with solutions to polarising issues. 

Proponents argue that they avoid the risks of knee-jerk legislation, winner-takes-all outcomes or the pull of populism. 

Many in the Republic of Ireland believe that deliberative democracy was crucial in reforming the law on abortion without causing major political upheavals.

Could this method still come up with a better way forward for Brexit?

BBC Radio 4 - Analysis, Deliberative Democracy
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