House of Commons Information Office: Public engagement in the UK Parliament - Commons Library Standard Note

Published 25 July 2012 | Standard notes SN06374

Amended 12 November 2012

Authors: Mark Sandford

Topic: Parliament

This standard note briefly sets out the public engagement initiatives that have been undertaken by Parliament since 2006. It also includes references to similar initiatives that have taken place in other parliamentary institutions, and includes bibliography and links to key further reading.

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