2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Saint Helena on 25 May 2005.[1] The referendum was ordered by the British government in March 2005, with the proposed new constitution introducing ministerial government. However, it was rejected by 53% of voters.[1]
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Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results
editShould St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 558 | 47.28 |
Against | 622 | 52.72 |
Invalid/blank votes | 2 | – |
Total | 1,182 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,736 | 43.20 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
edit- ^ a b St. Helena, 25 May 2005: Constitution with Cabinet Government Direct Democracy (in German)