Young people urged to give Parliament law advice
Published 10 Feb 2012 09:30
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Cathy Jamieson MP is encouraging young people in Kilmarnock and Loudoun to engage with the democratic process by entering Lights, Camera, Parliament!, a free film competition run by the UK Parliament's Education Service.
Now in its second year, the competition invites 11-16 year olds to make a three minute film telling Parliament what law they would make.
Previous entrants have proposed a wide range of legislation, including a ban on size zero models and raising the minimum age of armed forces entry to 21. Each year the six finalists are invited to Westminster to present their ideas in Parliament to a judging panel of MPs, Peers and industry professionals.
Finalists will also have their films screened as part of the Cultural Olympiad project, Arts in Parliament, in Westminster Hall this summer. Winning teams are further supported in their future projects by receiving film making equipment and a visit to Pinewood Studios.
Cathy said: "Lights, Camera, Parliament! is a fun and easy and way for young people to learn about Parliament while gaining valuable skills. It is vital that we encourage opportunities that offer young people the chance to speak up about the issues that interest them."
The closing date for entrants is 26 March 2012 with shortlisted candidates announced in May. Find out more at www.parliament.uk/lightscameraparliament.
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