Submitted on Tuesday 28th June 2016
Rejected on Wednesday 13th July 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make voting a legal duty for all UK citizens
Voter apathy is an increasing issue in all Western democracies leading to a higher risk of extremist parties or views taking control of a country. Requiring citizens to vote will encourage them to become politically active, improving political discourse in the UK.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_voting#Arguments_for
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/140002
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