The National Youth Council has welcomed the news that the Prime Minister intends to pass a law which would see these rights extended to 16 and 17-year olds by March next year, giving youth the opportunity to vote in the upcoming MEP elections.
KNZ noted that following that, they will also have the opportunity to vote in the General Election. It said that it has been at the forefront campaigning for voting rights to be extended to this age group.
“In the past, our member organisations, the youth wings of all political parties and political student organisations have come together with the Council in order to campaign for Vote 16,” said KNZ.
KNZ renewed it call that this right should come together with compulsory civic education.