Extension of the Franchise for Senedd Elections

Part of 6. Questions to the Senedd Commission – in the Senedd at 3:02 pm on 1 July 2020.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 3:02, 1 July 2020

(Translated)

Since 1 June, young people who will be 16 or 17 years old when the Senedd elections next year are held can register to vote. The Commission has created education resources to help young people to understand how our democracy works. These were available on Hwb—the Welsh Government's digital learning and teaching platform—ahead of the opening of registration on 1 June, and additional resources appropriate for use in a number of settings, including for home schooling, will be added shortly. The Commission has written to schools to offer the usual online outreach services, ensuring that the education and engagement team continues to offer direct engagement during this pandemic period.