Petition 1.Importance of voters age of 50 years and above. 2.Allow 16 years old to vote.

I used to study in UK .As a foreigner it felt so good that something which British citizens (locals) were voting and i as a foreigner was also voting.That showed me the importance,responsibility and equity in that very moment about voting.

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1.Considering double the votes for elections only for those voters above the age of 50 years.As elders know the best to choose and by doing so it will encourage the young generation to vote and also to choose wisely and the best for the nation.
2.Allow 16 years old to vote.There should be proper knowledge provided to the students in schools & colleges about what the votes are and what are the benefits to vote for themselves and for the nation.

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11 signatures

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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