Rejected petition Lower the voting age for referendums on whether to leave the EU to 16 years.

People aged 16 to 18 will be affected significantly by decisions made on their behalf over relations with Europe, and their opinions should be taken into account. They are interested in the outcomes for themselves and the country, and are capable of making informed choices.

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

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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