Views of students highlighted to Tynwald members

Past Junior Tynwald votes and proceedings laid before court

Politicians are being encouraged to engage with the views of the younger generation, expressed during the annual Junior Tynwald sittings.

Issues debated by the year 12 students in previous years has included compulsory organ donation, assisted suicide, and the Island's stance on taking Syrian refugees.

This month, a paper will be laid before the court containing the votes and proceedings of the annual youth sittings between 2010 and 2017.

Deputy President of Tynwald Juan Watterson says it'll help to bring the views of the students to the attention of politicians.