Votes at 16 in Wales: both a historic event and a long-term process that requires a commitment to supporting young people’s democratic education

Abstract

Tom Loughran, Andy Mycock, and Jon Tonge reflect on the key lessons that can be drawn from the process of lowering the voting age in Wales, identify features that were unique to the Welsh context, and propose important policy recommendations for ensuring the long-term success of ‘Votes at 16’ in Wales