Voting Age (Reduction) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 28 October 2008
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Long title
A Bill to reduce the voting age for parliamentary and other elections to 16 years
Summary
<p>The Bill would amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to reduce the voting age for parliamentary and other elections, including local government elections, to 16.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
5 December 2007 – 5 December 2007
- 2nd reading· Commons
6 June 2008 – 6 June 2008
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 233.