Are 16-year-olds too young to vote?

"Sixteen-year-olds now have the right to vote in all UK elections, as part of sweeping election reforms."

"Supporters believe this change will modernise democracy and say the young generation is already engaged with issues like climate change, education, and the economy."

"Opponents, however, argue that 16 is too young to make such weighty political decisions and warn that it could weaken the integrity of the electoral system."

Sixteen-year-olds now have the right to vote in all UK elections as part of sweeping election reforms. Supporters argue that lowering the voting age will modernise democracy and reflect the political engagement of young people. Young people are cited as already active on issues such as climate change, education, and the economy. Opponents contend that 16-year-olds lack sufficient maturity to make weighty political decisions and warn that enfranchising them could weaken the integrity of the electoral system. The change raises questions about civic education, political responsibility, and electoral safeguards.

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