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National Citizen Service Act 2017
Summary
The National Citizen Service Act 2017 creates a legal framework for the NCS programme, which is a voluntary scheme that encourages young British people to take part in community service projects and personal development activities during the summer. It aims to build a sense of national identity and social responsibility among teenagers.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme, which gives young people aged 15-17 the chance to do voluntary work, learn new skills, and become more involved in their communities. Supporters believe it helps young people develop confidence, make friends from different backgrounds, and understand what it means to be a responsible citizen.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that the scheme might be too expensive for taxpayers, or that it could become compulsory when young people should have freedom to choose their own activities. Some also question whether it actually makes a lasting difference to young people's lives or communities.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading14 Dec 2016
- 2nd reading16 Jan 2017
- Committee stage24 Jan 2017
- Report stage15 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading15 Mar 2017
Lords
- 1st reading11 Oct 2016
- 2nd reading25 Oct 2016
- Committee stage16 Nov 2016
- Report stage7 Dec 2016
- 3rd reading14 Dec 2016
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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