The move, which would see young people's votes given the same status as adult ballot papers, is being pushed by members of Camden's youth scrutiny panel, Working with Young People. Full approval from central Government would be need.
Raj Chada, a councillor and chair of the panel, said that the proposal, to come into force by 2006, was being explored under the Government's Innovation Forum.
"There were many Camden schools involved in the recent anti-war protests, which shows how important citizenship is to young people," said Chada.
The panel has also recommended the implementation of a champion for young people, the equivalent of a children and young people's commissioner for Camden. The proposal goes before Camden's executive board on 29 July.
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