The event saw two groups of young people put forward the arguments on both sides of the debate, with a jury of legal experts, sector commentators and youth leaders giving the "verdict" on whether votes at 16 should now be introduced.
It was held just days after the all-party parliamentary group for votes at 16 published a report setting out the case for lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 UK-wide, in line with changes made in Scotland recently.
Organised by charity Partnership for Young London, the event was held in Court 1 of the Old Bailey, which dates back to 1907 and was used for famous trials including the Soham murders and the Yorkshire Ripper.
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