Arguments to extend the Franchise

Which house in parliament cannot vote in general elections?

House of Lords

What are the 4 main suffrage of voting reform?

Votes at 16

Compulsory Voting

Prisoners Voting

Convenience of Voting

What elections can 16 year olds vote at in Scotland?

Independence Referendum, Local Elections, Devolved elections.

Which Act granted votes at 16 in Scotland?

Scottish Elections (Reduction of Voting Age) Act 2016

When did the Welsh Parliament extend the franchise to 16 year olds for Welsh Parliament elections?

June 2020

What percentage of 16-17 year olds voted in the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum?

75%

Which age group has the lowest voter turnout at UK General elections?

18-24

When did domestic courts rule it was not discriminatory to disenfranchise all prisoners?

2001

When did the ECtHR rule that the ban on prisoners voting was indiscriminate and disproportional?

2005

What changes to prisoners voting were proposed in 2013?

Prisoners with sentences under 12 months should be entitled to vote.

What was the voter turnout at the 2024 General Election?

60%

What fine is there for not voting in Australia?

$20

What was voter turnout in Australia?

90%

How could voting be made more accessible?

Online Voting

What is a 'clickocracy'?

Increasing practice of taking part in surveys, petitions and political campaigns online

What percentage of people did not vote at the 2024 general election because of ID issues?

4%