"Around 100 to 120 participants are being chosen from volunteers to represent a cross-section of the UK population. They'll hear from 'engaging speakers, including experts and [the] minister in charge implementing this policy,' then break into facilitated groups."
"'You don't need to know anything about this topic to take part,' writes chief secretary to the prime minister Darren Jones in the letter. 'You just need to be willing to listen to the information presented, and share your honest opinions with us and the other people taking part.'"
"Those selected will attend in-person workshops in central Birmingham from 9.30am to 5pm across the weekends of 30 to 31 May and 20 to 21 June, plus three weekday evening sessions on Zoom from 6-9pm, beginning Thursday 21 May."
The UK government is organizing a People's Panel on Digital ID, inviting 36,000 addresses to participate in discussions on designing a national digital identity system. Selected participants will attend workshops in Birmingham and Zoom sessions, with around 100 to 120 individuals chosen to represent diverse demographics. They will engage with experts and produce recommendations for government ministers. Participants will be compensated £550 for attending all sessions, while certain individuals, including journalists and political staff, are excluded from participation.
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