Citizen jury

Short description

All participants are informed in detail about the project in question, and have opportunities to talk with stakeholders, experts, the authorities etc. The participants work through the various aspects of the project in small groups of constantly changing composition The findings are summarized in a citizens’ assessment, which is passed to the initiators.

Process

In a citizen jury individuals selected at random (not as representatives of organizations) draw up a “citizens’ assessment” of a particular issue, based on their own experience and knowledge. The participants make their recommendations and assessments from the point of view of the common weal; on the jury they do not represent any special interests.

Help in addressing cultural/ethical aspects in planning of secure public spaces

• Helping local and regional planning assignments,
• Developing overall strategies where it is important that representatives of as many segments of the population as possible should take part on an equal footing
• Combining stakeholders’ practical knowledge and specialists’ expertise

Further information

• Participation & sustainable development in Europe, http://www.partizipation.at/citizen-jury.html