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Suffolk UK Youth Parliament
UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is run by
young people for young people. There are
hundreds of MYPs (Members of Youth
Parliament) & DMYPs (Deputy Members of
Youth Parliament) across the UK that
represent the views of young people in
their local communities.
By acting together, UKYP gives young
people a powerful voice that is heard by
decision makers in local and national
government and helps young people to use
their energy and passion to change the
world for the better.
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To find out the views of young people and present
their views, opinions and issues to stakeholders and
decision makers.
To have a collective voice for young people to
address issues in their own communities
Prepare a ‘manifesto’, other young
people will look at this during
elections and vote for you based on
this
Your manifesto will outline the issues
you feel are important locally and
nationally. You will work on these
issues during your term of office
Attend local and regional meetings
Promote the positive work of UKYP
and BYC
Consult with as many young people
as possible in their area
Represent
Suffolk UKYP
in the House
of Commons,
UKYP Annual
Sitting and at
British Youth
Council
Conventions
Work on national campaigns:
Votes at 16
Curriculum for Life
Work on local campaigns:
Euthanasia
Mental Health Education
Combat Youth Unemployment,
Curriculum for Life
Combat Youth Unemployment
Zero Tolerance to Bullying
Every year UKYP undertake the largest youth
consultation ever in this county. It is called
‘Make your Mark’.
Last year (2013) Suffolk UKYP collected over
3’800 ballot papers from young people in
Suffolk. These top 5 issues from Suffolk have
become our local priorities.
The top 2 issues debated and voted for in the
House of Commons have become the national
campaigns
Consultation over public
transport issues in
Suffolk which has lead to
the introduction of
Suffolk’s Endeavour
Card- which offers at
least 25% off bus fares in
Suffolk
Consultation with the RSA
regarding education in
Suffolk
Helping to shape and create
Suffolk’s first ever countywide Youth Forum (SAYSuffolk Assembly of Youth)
Gained the views and
opinions of over 6000 young
people in Suffolk on issues
that matter to them
Consultation regarding
education in Suffolk,
especially PSHE education
Getting young peoples voices heard!
You do this by going out and
speaking to as many young people
as possible.
You could visit youth groups, run
debates at your school, visit clubs
and organisations, run surveys and
events and use social media to
engage young people and get their
opinions
Lobbied MPs and peers (Lords) to vote in
favour for the Equal Marriage Bill
Lobbied MPs to support ‘A Curriculum for
Life’ and adapt the way PSHE is taught and
delivered in schools
Mass lobby of Parliament in February to raise
awareness of Votes at 16
52,000 pupils now being taught in schools and colleges that
have pledged to teach them a “Curriculum for Life”
18,423 young people signed petitions across the Country
helping to demonstrate the public support for this campaign.
7 Local Authorities have signed the pledge calling for their
schools to teach a “Curriculum for Life”
16
and 17 year olds being
allowed to vote in all public
elections and referendums
in the UK.
We believe in Votes at 16 because:
Being able to participate in free elections is a fundamental
human right.
16 and 17 year olds are knowledgeable and passionate
about the world in which they live and are as capable of
engaging in the democratic system as any other citizen.
Lowering the voting age to 16, combined with strong
citizenship education, would empower young people to
better engage in society and influence decisions that will
define their future.
People who can consent to medical treatment, work fulltime, pay taxes, get married or enter a civil partnership
and join the armed forces should also have the right to
vote.
You
don’t have to be an MYP
or DMYP to get involved!
Any
questions?