people's panel

British

noun

a group of people composed of members of the public, brought together to discuss, investigate, or decide on a particular matter

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Cabinet Office minister Darren Jones launched an eight-week consultation and set up a "people's panel", bringing together 100 individuals from across the country with different backgrounds, to advise on the scheme.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The minister said the consultation exercise would be more extensive than normal for a new policy, with a "people's panel", bringing together 100 individuals from across the country with different backgrounds.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

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