Rejected petition Lower the voting age to 16

Currently in the UK 16 year olds are not allowed to vote in general elections ands most referendums. By allowing 16 year olds to vote democracy is enhanced within the UK also increasing legitimacy. If 16 year olds are old enough to pay tax why are they not old enough to choose how they are governed?

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In the referendum For Scottish Independance in 2014, 109,000 16-17 year olds voted (74%), surely this indicates the eagerness of this age category to be involved in politics and be able to make decisions that affect them.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119769

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Date submitted 28 February 2016
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