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Voting Age (Comprehensive Reduction) Bill [HL]

A Bill to extend the franchise for parliamentary and other elections, and for referendums, to all citizens over the age of 16 years.

Last fetched 25 Apr 2026 · parliament.uk

Progress through Parliament2 stages recorded

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1st reading

22 Oct 2012

Lords

2nd reading

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HL BILL 46 2012-13 (as introduced)

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Liberal Democrat

At a glance

Typebill

Statusactive

Stage2nd reading

Stage date22 Oct 2012

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