UKYP - What is Suffolk UKYP?

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Suffolk UK Youth Parliament


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UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is run by

young people for young people. There are

hundreds of MYPs (Members of Youth

Parliament) & DMYPs (Deputy Members ofYouth Parliament) across the UK that

represent the views of young people in

their local communities.

By acting together, UKYP gives young

people a powerful voice that is heard by

decision makers in local and national

government and helps young people to usetheir energy and passion to change the

world for the better.


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- To find out the views of young people and presenttheir views, opinions and issues to stakeholders anddecision makers.

- To have a collective voice for young people toaddress issues in their own communities


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Prepare a manifesto, other young

people will look at this duringelections and vote for you based onthis

Your manifesto will outline the issues

you feel are important locally andnationally. You will work on theseissues during your term of office

Attend local and regional meetings

Promote the positive work of UKYPand BYC

Consult with as many young peopleas possible in their area

RepresentSuffolk UKYP

in the Houseof Commons,UKYP AnnualSitting and atBritish YouthCouncilConventions


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Work on national campaigns: Votes at 16

Curriculum for Life

Work on local campaigns: Euthanasia

Mental Health Education

Combat Youth Unemployment,

Curriculum for Life

Combat Youth Unemployment Zero Tolerance to Bullying


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Every year UKYP undertake the largest youthconsultation ever in this county. It is calledMake your Mark.

Last year (2013) Suffolk UKYP collected over3800 ballot papers from young people inSuffolk. These top 5 issues from Suffolk havebecome our local priorities.

The top 2 issues debated and voted for in theHouse of Commons have become the nationalcampaigns


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Consultation over public

transport issues inSuffolk which has lead tothe introduction ofSuffolks Endeavour

Card- which offers atleast 25% off bus fares inSuffolk

Consultation with the RSAregarding education inSuffolk


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Helping to shape and createSuffolks first ever county-wide Youth Forum (SAY-

Suffolk Assembly of Youth)

Gained the views andopinions of over 6000 young

people in Suffolk on issuesthat matter to them

Consultation regarding

education in Suffolk,especially PSHE education


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Getting young peoples voices heard You do this by going out and

speaking to as many young peopleas possible.

You could visit youth groups, rundebates at your school, visit clubs

and organisations, run surveys andevents and use social media toengage young people and get theiropinions


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Lobbied MPs and peers (Lords) to vote infavour for the Equal Marriage Bill

Lobbied MPs to support A Curriculum forLife and adapt the way PSHE is taught anddelivered in schools

Mass lobby of Parliament in February to raiseawareness of Votes at 16


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52,000 pupilsnow being taught in schools and colleges thathave pledged to teach them a Curriculum for Life 18,423 young people signed petitionsacross the Country

helping to demonstrate the public support for this campaign.

7 Local Authorities have signed the pledge calling for theirschools to teach a Curriculum for Life


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16 and 17 year olds beingallowed to vote in all publicelections and referendumsin the UK.


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We believe in Votes at 16 because: Being able to participate in free elections is a fundamentalhuman right.

16 and 17 year olds are knowledgeable and passionateabout the world in which they live and are as capable ofengaging in the democratic system as any other citizen.

Lowering the voting age to 16, combined with strongcitizenship education, would empower young people tobetter engage in society and influence decisions that willdefine their future.

People who can consent to medical treatment, work full-time, pay taxes, get married or enter a civil partnershipand join the armed forces should also have the right tovote.


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Your choices and decisions should always beinformed by what your constituents want(those that voted for you AND those thatdidnt) and not your personal choice

From the BYC Code of Conduct


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The expectation is 7 hours per month withthe exception of local meetings

You will attend one local meeting monthly

MYPs will take it in turns to attend BYCConventions (every 3 months)

MYPs will take turns to attend the UKYPAnnual Sitting, a weekend residential with the

whole of UKYP. MYPs will take turns to attend the House of

Commons debate in November


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Nothing! Travel to/from meetings and events is funded

Food and drink will be provided formeetings/events where applicable


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A unique opportunity to represent young people with the local

council, the UK government and other decision makers

An opportunity to undertake accredited training (levels 1-3Citizenship Award)

Further training from the British Youth Council

- Communication skills- Public speaking skills- Greater knowledge of politics and current affairs- The ability to look at an issue from someone elses perspective- Debating skills- Teamwork skills- Leadership skills- Organisational skills- Negotiation skills


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In Suffolk we have 8 MYPs and 8 DMYPs who have a

two year term of office- you will be an MYP/DMYP

until 31stMarch 2016 or until your 19thbirthday,

whichever comes first

No experienceneeded, just adesire to getyoung peoplesvoices heard.

You must beapproachableand inclusive ofeveryone

Applications open: 10thFebruary 2014Applications close: 2ndMarch 2014Voting Opens: 10thMarch 2014Voting Closes: 21st March 2014Election results: 24th March 2014Term of office starts: 1stApril 2014


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You must be aged between 11-18 to stand as

an MYP or DMYP You must live, work or study in your

constituency

If you turn 19 during your term of office you will have to standdown in your role on your 19thbirthday.

Please note UKYP is a charity and therefore it is non-partypolitical therefore you can not represent or promote any partypolitical views and you are expected to remain free form anyparty political influence whilst representing your constituentsand BYC/UKYP.


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There will be 1 Member of Youth Parliament(MYP) & 1 Deputy Member of YouthParliament (DMYP) elected from the following

constituencies: Bury St. Edmunds (1). Central Suffolk (2.)

South Suffolk (4.) Suffolk Coastal (5). Waveney(6) and West Suffolk (7). There will be 2 MYPs& DMYPs elected in Ipswich including NorthIpswich (3).


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The closing date for submitting your completedcandidate form is 5.00pm on Sunday 2nd March 2014.

After you have submitted your form, we will email youto confirm that we have received it.

From the 3rd March will contact you to let you knowwhether you have been successful or not to stand inthe election. You will be emailed a consent form whichwe will need your parent or carer to complete and

return to us, along with the code of conduct,expectations and further details.


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You will then be invited to submit a writtenmanifesto and/or a campaign video outliningyour manifesto (issues which you want towork on). This must be received via email ona single side of A4 paper, or a videomanifesto of no more than 2 minutes. This

must be received no later than 5pm onSunday 9th March.


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Vote for your MYP from 10thMarch If you are aged between 11 and 18 years old

you have the right to vote for your preferredcandidate to become your MYP in the 2014UKYP elections.

The elections will take place during the weekbeginning 10th March 2014. You will be able

to vote for free for your preferred candidateonline.


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You dont have to be an MYPor DMYP to get involved!

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