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Letter: If voting changed...

Published 29 October 2014

From Ella Taylor-Smith

Considerations around setting appropriate voting ages need to include the role of voting in creating democratic societies, as well as young people’s decision-making faculties. Voting may increase young people’s stake in the system, stimulating their further involvement, as well as encouraging politicians to prioritise young people’s views and needs in policy-making.
Edinburgh, UK

Issue no. 2993 published 1 November 2014

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