Petition · past parliament
16-17 year olds should be able to vote on issues that affect their future!
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
There are 1.5 million 16-17 year olds in the UK who are denied the right to decide their own future.
16-17 year olds are legally able to marry and have sex and children. They are mature enough to make decisions about their future.
When the Electorial Commission last consulted the public about extending the right to vote for 16-17 year olds, 72% were in support! Why has this not been actioned? This would have made some difference to the EU referendum!
When the Electorial Commission last consulted the public about extending the right to vote for 16-17 year olds, 72% were in support! Why has this not been actioned? This would have made some difference to the EU referendum!
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.