A new step to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to pre-register to vote is being welcomed.
The National Youth Council says it will encourage young people to take part in our democracy and support increased voter turnout.
However, it believes Government must go further and it's called for action on the right to vote for 16 and 17 year olds.
NYCI Director of Policy and Advocacy, Paul Gordon says once they turn 18 it'll lead to more people voting.
