Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 15683
Voting Rights: Young People
Tabled: 22 November 2024
Answered: 29 November 2024
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to introduce votes at 16 before (a) elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly and (b) local elections take place.
Answer
Hilary BennThis Government will legislate to lower the voting age to 16 during this Parliament. This change will strengthen our democracy and empower young people to participate in it.