UK Youth Parliament Reportedly Set to Be Axed
BBC Politics reports the youth debating body for 11 to 18-year-olds may be scrapped, with reactions split between concern for democracy and views that the move is overdue.
The UK Youth Parliament, a body that allows young people aged 11 to 18 to debate issues affecting them, appears set to be discontinued, according to a report by BBC Politics.
The BBC report did not specify who is responsible for the decision or provide a timeline for when the youth parliament would be scrapped.
According to the BBC, reactions to the potential closure are divided. Some commentators cited in the report said ending the UK Youth Parliament would represent a setback for democratic engagement among young people. Others quoted in the report described the move as overdue.
The UK Youth Parliament has historically provided a platform for young people to discuss policy issues and, in past years, some of its members have held debates in the House of Commons chamber.
Further details on the reasons behind the reported decision, including who made it and what alternatives, if any, might replace the body, were not included in the available report.
Sources
- UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed — BBC Politics
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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