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Rights of young people in the United Kingdom:
At 18:
· You can get married without your parents agreeing.
· You can leave home
· You can buy and drink alcohol in a pub.
· You can vote.
· You can place a bet.
· You can get a tattoo.
At 17:
· You can take your driving test.
· You can buy a car or motorcycle.
At 16:
· You can leave school.
· You can buy cigarettes.
· You can get a National Insurance number.
· You can consent to sex.
· You can get married (if your parents agree).
· You can agree to or disagree with having dental or medical treatment.
· You can get a full-time job.
· You can join the armed forces.
At 13:
· You can get a part-time job.
At 7:
· You can open a bank account in your own name.
Responsibility:
At 10:
· The law says you are responsible for a crime you commit.
Source: BBC
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