2012 Icelandic constitutional referendum
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A non-binding constitutional referendum was held in Iceland on 20 October 2012. As a part of the 2010–2013 constitutional reform, and upon recommendation by the Constitutional Assembly, voters were asked whether they approved of six proposals included in a new draft constitution of Iceland.[1] All six questions were approved by voters. The passing of Question 3 regarding the inclusion of a national church in the constitution was the only provision that went against the Constitutional Assembly's recommendations.[2]
As of 2021, the changes had not been implemented, despite continued public support.[3]
Questions[edit]
The referendum consisted of six questions:[4]
- Do you wish the Constitution Council's proposals to form the basis of a new draft Constitution?
- In the new Constitution, do you want natural resources that are not privately owned to be declared national property?
- Would you like to see provisions in the new Constitution on an established (national) church in Iceland?
- Would you like to see a provision in the new Constitution authorising the election of particular individuals to the Althing more than is the case at present?
- Would you like to see a provision in the new Constitution giving equal weight to votes cast in all parts of the country?
- Would you like to see a provision in the new Constitution stating that a certain proportion of the electorate is able to demand that issues are put to a referendum?
Results[edit]
Question | For | Against | Blank | Invalid | Total | Registered voters |
Turnout | ||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||
1 | 73,408 | 66.9 | 36,252 | 33.1 | 4,991 | 741 | 115,392 | 236,911 | 48.7 |
2 | 84,633 | 82.9 | 17,441 | 17.1 | 12,582 | 736 | 115,392 | 48.7 | |
3 | 58,354 | 57.1 | 43,861 | 42.9 | 11,792 | 740 | 114,747 | 48.4 | |
4 | 78,356 | 78.4 | 21,623 | 21.6 | 14,673 | 741 | 115,393 | 48.7 | |
5 | 66,554 | 66.5 | 33,536 | 33.5 | 14,664 | 747 | 115,501 | 48.7 | |
6 | 72,523 | 73.3 | 26,402 | 26.7 | 15,729 | 739 | 115,393 | 48.7 | |
Source: RÚV, National Electoral Commission |
References[edit]
- ^ Referendum to Be Held on Icelandic Constitution Archived 2012-06-18 at the Wayback Machine Iceland Review Online, 25 May 2012
- ^ The majority said yes to all the questions Archived 2012-10-22 at the Wayback Machine RÚV, 21 October 2012 (in Icelandic)
- ^ "From Iceland — Poll: Most Icelanders Still Want A New Constitution". The Reykjavik Grapevine. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Advertisement regarding the Referendum to be held on 20 October 2012 Archived 31 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine - Icelandic Ministry of Interior
External links[edit]
- Questions on the ballot - discussion and clarification (English)
- General information about the Constitutional Council (English)
- Voters in Iceland back new constitution, more resource control. Reuters (retrieved 23 May 2015).
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