extending the franchise examples

What legal rights do 16 yr olds have

Leaving school, working and joining the armed forces

What principle does not being able to vote violate for some 16 yr olds

Taxation with representation

When wer 16 yr olds allowed to vote in Scotland

2014 referendum, 2015 Scottish parliamentary elections

Why are 16 - 17 yr olds misinformed

Disproportionately get their views from online sources and social media

2024 “online deepfakes” shared of

Starmer on X that received over 1.5 million views

Overall argument for 16 yr olds to vote

Political apathy exists across the electorate - so does misinformation

Where are prisoners currently denied the right to vote

England, wales, NI

What case ruled that prisoners not voting undermines human rights

2005 Hirst V United Kingdom

What did the ECHR rule on the case of hirst V UK

The blanket ban on prisoners voting by UK gov violated article 3 of ECHR and undermines universal suffrage

YouGov poll on prisoners voting

71% people saying criminals do not deserve a say in elections

HOC backbench business debate prisoners voting

Rejected prisoner voting by 234 - 22 with cross party support

Overall reason that prisoners should not have the vote

Once committed a crime social contract broke, lose other rights due to breaking law - could lead to public dissatisfaction due to widespread resistance

Compulsory voting successful example

Australia turnout always over 90%

2024 GE turnout

59% over 1/3 failed to participate

Why compulsory voting may not be effective

Depressed turnout indicative of deeper issues - focus on electoral reform instead

Compulsory voting could lead to - negative

Donkey voting and spoilt ballots

Overall justification of compulsory voting

Reliable way to boost turnout and ensure universal participation