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Referendums (Franchise) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the franchise for referendums in the United Kingdom to include all citizens of 16 years of age and over.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Referendums (Franchise) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 June 2015 by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 9 Jun 2015
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 May 2016.