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16 and 17 year olds are not fully autonomous, and therefore should not be allowed to vote

Year: 2014

Type: other

Abstract: The Scottish Government has allowed 16 and 17 year olds to participate in the forthcoming referendum on independence. Here, Dan Degerman argues that this age group, though in some ways in possession of the necessary faculties and experiences required to participate in the electoral process, lack the right to vote due to their restricted options in other spheres of life.

Source: London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Author: Dan Degerman

Language: English

Topic: Children's Rights and Participation

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W74710148

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