Members will hear from individuals, families and frontline workers who have been affected by drug use.
Following a 'positive' inaugural meeting, concerns remain over the appointment of the Advisory Support Group.
The Citizens' Assembly was established in February to examine and make recommendations on the country’s drug policy.
Home Office officials have acknowledged that the current regulations may be holding back research.
An open letter urges the government to rethink proposals for harsher drug policies.
A new bill will propose the decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use.
The pro-drug reform lobby must change to push its agenda ahead, experts have warned.