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Petition · past parliament

Allow 15-17 year olds the deomocratic right to vote in all elections

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

It is wrong and undemocratic to restrict the right to vote to people in a democratic country. Under 18s are often more politicaly aware than over 18s. People must be given the right to have a say in their governing regardless of race, sex or age.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Lower the Voting Age to 15 so 15-17 year olds can vote.

Timeline

25 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
6 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 6 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.