Once you reach 18, you’re an adult in the eyes of the law. That means you have many more rights and responsibilities than you have ever had before. Of course, you can also now vote in local and national elections. So the more you know about your rights, the more you can make informed decisions and choose to change things by using your vote.
This section of the Connexions website lets you know about what you’re entitled to, and has some useful links to help you find out more. You may remember some of this information from your PHSE classes at school.
In July 2005 the Government published Youth Matters, which outlines the services that teenagers can expect.
Internet banking and online financial services make life easier.
Now you’re 18 you can vote in local and general elections.
Once you reach the age of 18 you are an adult in the eyes of the law..
The law says that everyone has the same rights regardless of their nationality, skin colour, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation.
