Legislating for referendums in the United Kingdom
Considers whether further legislation is needed to clarify the role of UK referendums. Reviews the position under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the potential changes required and why they should be introduced. Suggests why the law should provide guidance about the outcom...
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Sweet and Maxwell
2020
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| Summary: | Considers whether further legislation is needed to clarify the role of UK referendums. Reviews the position under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the potential changes required and why they should be introduced. Suggests why the law should provide guidance about the outcomes of referendums, their conduct, and the type of questions they should contain. Explains why such reforms will not resolve all the current problems. |
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