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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2068

Representation of the People (Young People's Enfranchisement) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would lower the voting age in UK parliamentary elections, most likely to 16 years old (though the exact age would be specified in the full text). It aims to give younger people a direct say in decisions that affect their futures, particularly on issues like education, climate change, and employment. The bill would require changes to electoral registration processes to include 16 and 17yearolds. This follows similar changes already made in some local elections and Scottish Parliament elections.

Presented by Peter Kyle.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading19 Jul 2017
  • 2nd reading