Harry Pearse

Harry Pearse is the research director at the Centre for Deliberation, part of the UK’s National Centre for Social Research in London. He has contributed to the ongoing debate about voting rights for younger individuals, arguing against the notion that age should determine voting eligibility. Pearse believes that the inclusion of younger voters, including children, could introduce beneficial unpredictability into democratic processes, enhancing political representation and engagement. His insights emphasize that while age restrictions exist for certain activities to protect individuals, voting does not carry the same risks, thus advocating for a broader interpretation of suffrage.