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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1646

Representation of the People (Young Persons’ Enfranchisement and Education) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to give younger people the right to vote in parliamentary elections and to make changes to how schools teach citizenship and political education. The exact voting age and specific education changes aren't fully clear from the description, but the bill aims to increase young people's involvement in democracy.

Presented by Vicky Foxcroft.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Jun 2015
  • 2nd reading11 Sept 2015