A Bill to amend the franchise for referendums in the United Kingdom to include all citizens of 16 years of age and over.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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This Bill would change who can vote in referendums in the UK, extending the franchise to all citizens aged 16 years and over. It is currently under consideration in the House of Lords at its 2nd reading after having had its 1st reading in 2015.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Lords. Further stages are not listed in the provided information.
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9 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 9 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
