A Bill to extend the franchise for parliamentary and other elections, and for referendums, to all citizens over the age of 16 years.
House of Lords
30 April 2013
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This Bill would lower the voting age to 16 by extending the franchise to all citizens aged 16 and over for parliamentary elections, referendums, and other elections. It remains a long-standing proposal from the Lords and is currently at its 2nd reading in the Lords.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords. It has a long history, with its first reading dating back to 2012.
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22 Oct 2012
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
