Launched last Tuesday by the Hansard Society and the House of Lords, the competition is open to 11- to 16-year-olds through youth groups, schools and other official organisations.
Raw Deal or Truth Told? Young People in the Media will ask entrants to look at issues such as media portrayals of youth culture, negative press coverage and the importance of celebrity and sporting role models.
Young people should submit their views in formats such as films and newspaper articles, and must enter in groups of at least two. The competition closes on 15 May and the winners will get a chance to share their views with the House of Lords Communications Committee. There is also a prize of £25 for each member of the three winning groups.
The competition is sponsored by Lord Speaker Baroness Hayman, through her charity the Woolsack Fund, established to encourage greater understanding among young people of the role of Parliament and the House of Lords.
"It is a great opportunity for all participating pupils, and for the winners to spend a day in Parliament and see a select committee in action," she said.
Teachers and youth workers should register young people online at www.parliament.uk/holcompetition
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