Submitted on Friday 24th June 2016
Rejected on Tuesday 28th June 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
EU Referendum vote for 16-17's
16-17's deserve a right to vote for their future. Studying abroad is going to become more difficult to get in to, stripping people of countless opportunities whilst at university. Why should an older generation dictate a future the younger generation haven't had any say in or particularly want?
Looking at the percentages of votes of categorised age groups, the highest percentage of people who had voted to stay within the EU stands with 18-25's. This exemplifies how the younger generation have a voice and if 16-17's get a chance to vote, they get to speak up for their future. As this age group is starting to think about their future, universities, they should have an official say in how they wish to begin their lives as independent individuals.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The EU referendum has already taken place. It is therefore no longer possible for the franchise (the groups of people who are entitled to vote) to be changed.
If you would like the UK voting age to be lowered to 16, you might like to sign this petition instead:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119769
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