Welsh Youth Parliament
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The Welsh Youth Parliament (WYP) (Welsh: Senedd Ieuenctid Cymru (SIC)) is a youth model legislature established in 2018 by the Senedd (then the National Assembly for Wales).
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Senedd Ieuenctid Cymru | |
Abbreviation | WYP/SIC |
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Formation | 5 December 2018 |
Founded at | Senedd building, Cardiff |
Type | Voluntary simulated unicameral legislature |
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Coordinates | 51°27′50″N 3°9′43″W |
Area served | Wales |
Fields | Youth empowerment Legislative simulation |
Membership (2018-Present) | 60 |
Official language | Welsh English |
Parent organization | Senedd |
Budget | £100K[1] |
Website | youthparliament |
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It states that its purpose is to empower young people to make decisions and to provide them with a voice in Welsh politics.