Petition · past parliament
Allow 12-18 year old children to have a 'half' vote in elections.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Young people are currently not allowed to vote in local and general elections despite being likely to be the most affected by political decisions.
Encouraging young people to engage in politics early may lead to a more active lifetime engagement in public life.
Encouraging young people to engage in politics early may lead to a more active lifetime engagement in public life.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
It's not clear what you mean by a "half" vote, or how this would work. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what action you would like the Government or Parliament to take.
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.