Parliament Week

Parliament Week is an annual series of events in the United Kingdom that aim to inspire interest in Parliament, politics and democracy and encourage young people and the public to engage with the UK’s democratic system and institutions. Initiated in 2011, a week-long programme of events and activities is organised each year by the House of Commons and House of Lords in collaboration with over 300 organisations including charities, schools, museums and community groups.[1][2]

Events in 2015

In 2015, Parliament Week was held on 16–22 November and focused on "the future of democracy".[3] It was coordinated with a year-long programme of events called "Parliament in the Making" which celebrate the 750th anniversary of the first English Parliament to include representatives of the towns and cities of England on 20 January 1265, and the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta on 15 June 1215.[4][5]

Events in 2014

Parliament Week 2014 took place from 14–20 November. Discussion included digital democracy and a social media campaign called "Do Democracy" which aimed to encourage 16- to 24-year-olds to make their views heard in Parliament and other democratic institutions across the UK.[2][6]

Events in 2013

This year's week ran from 15–21 November and included events about women in democracy.[7][8][9][10]

Events in 2012

Running from 19–23 November, the schedule included visits to schools and debates with school children.[11][12]

Events in 2011

The inaugural parliament week took place between 31 October and 6 November with events taking place around the country.[13][14][15][16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Parliament Week". UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "UK Youth Parliament stages annual Commons debate". BBC. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Parliament Week 2015 campaign announcement". Parliament Week Blog. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Parliament in the Making: 2015 Historic Anniversaries programme". UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "2015 Anniversaries: An Update" (PDF). UK Parliament. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Programme of Events for Parliament Week 2014". Political Studies Association. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  7. ↑ "Parliament Week 2013: Lords activities, discussions and debates". UK Parliament. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "Parliament Week 2013: Education Resources" (PDF). UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "Parliament Week: Cabinet Office opens its doors". Cabinet Office and Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  10. ↑ "Parliament Week 2013 — Women in Democracy". Into Film. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "Lively schedule for Lords during Parliament Week 2012". UK Parliament. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  12. ↑ "Peers in Schools for Parliament Week 2012". UK Parliament. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Events to be held around UK for Parliament Week". UK Parliament. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "Peers in Schools for Parliament Week". UK Parliament. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "Parliament Week comes to Wales". UK Parliament. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  16. ↑ "Parliament Week - The Speaker's Debate". BBC. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2015.

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