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
13 June 2014
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This bill would lower the voting age to 16 by giving the right to vote to all citizens aged 16 and over for parliamentary elections, other elections and referendums. It originated in the House of Lords and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords. If enacted, 16- and 17-year-olds would be able to vote, alongside older citizens.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords. The listed stages show a first reading in June 2014 and the current 2nd reading; there is no record here of further progress.
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12 Jun 2014
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
