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Bill · started in the Lords

Representation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]

A Bill to reduce the voting age to 16 for UK parliamentary elections and all local elections in England

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Representation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 10 June 2021 by Lord Adonis (Labour). 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 10 Jun 2021
  2. 2nd reading Lords 28 Jan 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2022.