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

A Bill to reduce the voting age to 16 in general elections, elections to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the European Parliament, local government elections and referendums; to make provision about young people’s education in citizenship and the constitution; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Representation of the People (Young Persons’ Enfranchisement and Education) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 June 2015 by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. 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 Commons 24 Jun 2015
  2. 2nd reading Commons 11 Sep 2015

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 May 2016.