Votes at 16

Empowering Young People and Revitalising Democracy in Britain

Dr Ben Kisby, Professor Lee Jerome (Middlesex University, UK)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
20 February 2025

Elections & referenda; Political structures: democracy; Work & world of industry Children's & Young Adult

Votes at 16 weaves together arguments and evidence to present a compelling case in favour of lowering the voting age in Britain to 16.

By setting out the key reasons why the voting age should be reduced for all elections, this book powerfully refutes the arguments advanced by opponents of reform to the electoral franchise. Situating votes at 16 in its historical context in Britain, it offers an overview of voting age reform over time and examines the rise of this issue over the last 20 years. It analyses evidence on the introduction of votes at 16 in six countries and argues that this demonstrates 16- and 17-year-olds possess the knowledge and skills to vote. The book also sets out how citizenship education can be enhanced to support the introduction of votes at 16.

By: Dr Ben Kisby, Professor Lee Jerome (Middlesex University, UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781350499744
ISBN 10: 1350499749
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 20 February 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ben Kisby is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Lincoln, UK Lee Jerome is Professor of Citizenship and Children’s Rights Education at Middlesex University, UK

Reviews for Votes at 16: Empowering Young People and Revitalising Democracy in Britain

This book offers a detailed historical and comparative analysis of voting age reform that is extremely timely. Written by two eminent scholars of UK youth politics, it will be invaluable to students, researchers and practitioners alike. * Matt Henn, Emeritus Professor of Social Research, Nottingham Trent University, UK * What a helpful, clear and informative book that puts the scope for votes at 16 across the UK into historical and international context from an engaged perspective. * Sarah Pickard, Professor of Contemporary British Politics and Society, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (USN), Paris, France *