This briefing was sent to MPs for the second reading of the Representation of the People Bill on Monday 2nd March. More on this issue More briefings for this bill More information on the Representation...
Posted 23 Feb 2026
This briefing was written for the Representation of the People Bill. More on this issue Our work on votes at 16 More information on the Representation of the People Bill Download this briefing as a...
Posted 12 Feb 2026
Download as PDF (453.8KB pdf) Briefing The Electoral Reform Society strongly supports enfranchising 16- and 17-year-olds for all elections and referendums. We see lowering the franchise as vital to nurturing more active citizens for the...
Posted 02 Nov 2017
The Electoral Reform Society wrote this briefing to provide background information on votes at 16. More on this issue Our work on voter ID More briefings on this topic Download this briefing as a PDF...
Posted 28 Jun 2017
Download Briefing (476.1KB pdf) House of Commons – consideration of Lords amendments Tuesday, December 8th 2015 Main recommendation The Electoral Reform Society strongly supports lowering the voting age. Enfranchising younger people is one of the...
Posted 08 Dec 2015
Download Briefing (471.6KB pdf) House of Lords – Report Stage Day 1 Wednesday, November 18th 2015 Clause 2 The Electoral Reform Society strongly supports lowering the voting age. Enfranchising younger people is one of...
Posted 18 Nov 2015