Applications open for Gibraltar's first youth parliament

A youth parliament is launching in first for the Rock. Young people between the ages of 16-19 are invited to apply to be part of it. The non partisan forum will provide students with a chance to debate issues that are important to them and get exposure to parliamentary debate. 

The inaugural debates will take place on the 9th and 12th June.

Youth parliaments provide an opportunity to bring young people into the political sphere and engage in debate on issues that matter. 

Many jurisdictions have them and they can take many forms. From democratically elected representatives, to partisan or non partisan voices. 

The Speaker of the House has been working on a format that works for Gibraltar. 

Winner of this year's Youth Parliament will get the chance to take part in the British Isles and Mediterranean Regional Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference  - to be hosted on the Rock from 17 - 19 June. 

Issues to be debated will be led by the youth representatives, but the purpose of the forum is raise awareness of what parliament is for. 

You can find the application form on the parliament website. The deadline to apply is the 24th April.