Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16
The Government should amend the Family Law Reform Act 1969 and/or other current legislation so that the Age of Majority is reduced from 18 to 16.
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Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16
The Government should amend the Family Law Reform Act 1969 and/or other current legislation so that the Age of Majority is reduced from 18 to 16.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Reduce the age at which people can open Individual Savings Accounts to 16
At 16 people can work and get a passport without parental consent. We believe that lowering the minimum age for adult ISAs will send a strong, positive message to younger generations about the power of saving and investing as well as giving young people access to the full benefits of the ISA regime.
Change The Legal Gambling age to 16
I think that the legal gambling age should be lowered to 16, especially when you can get a job at 15.
Amend age-of-consent laws to protect those under 21
Currently, the age-of-consent in England and Wales is 16, with only a handful of exceptions. I believe this is woefully inadequate, as 16-20-year-olds are still maturing, and can still be taken advantage of by older adults.
Change the legal age of consent to intercourse to 18
To change the legal age of sexual consent to 18 instead of 16
Allow under 16s to work full time
Remove the current hour limit of 12 hours per week while keeping the current safeguards.