> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.consuldemocracy.org/use_guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.consuldemocracy.org/use_guide/3.-collaborative-legislation.md).

# 3. Collaborative legislation

A common use of CONSUL DEMOCRACY is to open legislation, regulations or any type of plan or document to citizen participation. This is carried out mainly through three phases. These phases can be activated all of them or only some, choosing how to be done independently in each process.