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Public Participation in the Scottish Parliament

PDF Published: Friday 16 Dec 2022 (CPPPS062022R2)

Image: Timeline of the Inquiry

Five members of the Citizens Panel on Participation in the Scottish Parliament, in the Scottish Parliament building.

Image: Citizens’ Panel Recommendations

Infographic with the title "What is a Citizens' Panel and how does it work?". On a purple background, there are three white images in a row, with captions below. The first is the head and shoulders of a figure, with arrows that cross over one another marked on its chest, and the caption "12 to 24 randomly selected citizens". The second image is a figure with a speech bubble coming from it's mouth, the bubble contains a question mark, and the caption below reads "They get to hear and question expert witnesses". The third image is two overlapping speech bubbles, coming from different directions to suggest people talking to one another. The bubble on top contains an ellipsis (three dots), and the caption reads "They debate, deliberate and make informed recommendations".

Image: Introduction

Three horizontal stacked bar charts showing the proportion of gender representation at each stage of the process from target through to final panel.

Image: Participant recruitment

Bar chart showing the proportion of participants at each stage of the process by age group.

Image: 16-24-year-olds were under-represented due to last minute changes in circumstances.

Eight bar charts showing the proportion of participants from each Scottish Parliament region at each stage of the section process.

Image: Participant recruitment

Five horizontal bar charts showing the proportion of participants at each stage of the selection process.

Image: Participants with no qualifications were under-represented

Infographic explaining the facilitation process. On a purple background, the title reads "Who is involved in the process?". The infographic shows two headers and images. On the left, the header says 'Facilitators" has three arrows beneath it pointing in different directions, and the caption "Guide and support participants through the process". On the right, the header is 'Expert Witnesses', above a graphic of two figures shown from the chest up. One figure has a light bulb where their head would be. The other figure, wearing a suit and tie, has a machinery cog instead of a head. The caption beneath says "Provide evidence, expertise and potential solutions".

Image: Facilitation process

A screenshot of the Your Priorities section set up to keep track of the issues and ideas that arose during sessions.

Image: Facilitation process

Photo of Citizens' Panel sitting around tables listening to evidence from a witness. The witness is speaking from a lectern in the middle of the room and is standing between 2 large screens that are displaying slides. The slide in the photo reads "We gathered the voices, experiences, and opinions of over 460 people!"

Image: Saturday 29 October 2022

Three photos of the Citizens' Panel talking with three Members of the Scottish Parliament. One photo features a conversation taking place around a large Committee room table; another shows the Panel speaking to an MSP around a small conference table; the final photo shows the panel communicating with the MSP via video link with the panel members talking with the MSP who is displayed on a large screen.

Image: Saturday 29 October 2022

A screenshot of a website with links to videos with people from diverse backgrounds tell their stories about barriers to engaging with Parliament. Text on website reads: Session 10: Why does the Parliament struggle to engage with certain groups? Below you will find clips of people from across Scotland sharing why Parliament is difficult to engage with. What are their barriers they face? How can we solve these issues?

Image: Sunday 30 October 2022

Image of Citizens' Panel members sitting around a Committee room table putting questions to witnesses who are sitting at the far end of the table.

Image: Sunday 30 October 2022

A screenshot of a website with links to videos and information about Parliamentary processes. Text on website reads: "One thing Parliament does is make laws. Rea explains the process Parliament follows to look at legislation. There are examples below for you to explore." The examples include: MSP puts forward a amendment to the Bill; Government minister argues against the amendment put forward; MSP responds to Government and argues for their amendment; and The amendment is voted on by the Committee.

Image: Sunday 30 October 2022

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