Global Democracy, devolution and governance

Are young people losing faith in democracy? It’s complicated…

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Summary

Evidence shows that young people participate less in civic life than older people, they have low levels of trust in political leaders and they are hugely under-represented on elected bodies. This briefing examines the evidence around young people and their commitment to democracy and looks at both sides of the debate.

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