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Lucy Parry is a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, specializing in participatory deliberative democracy, democratic innovations, animal ethics, and qualitative research methodologies. Her work includes an emphasis on the ethical and governance aspects of deliberative processes, particularly citizens' assemblies. Lucy's academic journey includes a background in investigating representation of nonhuman animals and the complexities surrounding the foxhunting debate, reflecting her commitment to enhancing the inclusion of animals in decision-making processes through collaborative efforts and innovative methods. As a co-founder of the international initiative 'Animals in the Room', she advocates for improved animal representation in democratic dialogues. Additionally, she has served as a co-editor for the Journal of Deliberative Democracy and has held posts related to deliberative democracy at the University of Canberra. Lucy's research focuses on the political and economic forces that shape participatory practices and aims to contribute to the framework of democratic innovations through robust empirical studies and theoretical contributions.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK
Conducting research on participatory deliberative democracy and its implications for democratic innovations.
Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance • Canberra, Australia
Focused on the theory and practice of deliberative democracy, investigating governance and ethical frameworks.
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