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When you are 16, you are allowed to:

• get married or register a civil partnership with consent
• drive a moped or invalid carriage
• can consent to sexual activity with others aged 16 and over 
• drink wine/beer with a meal
• leave school on the official school leaving date
• get a National Insurance number
• join a trade union
• work full-time if you have left school
• be paid national minimum wage for 16/17 year olds 
• can join the Armed Forces (with parental consent)
• change name by deed poll
• leave home with parental consent
• in certain circumstances must pay prescription charges, dental treatment and sight tests for glasses
• choose a GP
• consent to medical treatment
• buy premium bonds
• pilot a glider
• buy a lottery ticket
• register as a blood donor, but won't be called to give blood until you're 17
• apply for a passport without parental consent
  

 

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