Submitted on Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 11th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reform the referendum process to avoid ugly divisions, uncertainty & stagnation
The recent EU & Scottish Independence Referendums caused unpleasant divisions & unwanted economic consequences across the UK & Scotland respectively. Reform is required and new rules need to be adopted to deliver a clear majority result (over 60%) and avoid these damaging consequences.
Suggested Rules:
* Any referendum needs to pass a UK Parliamentary vote by a clear majority (over 60%) to be held.
* Result rules:
- Over 60%: referendum not re-run for min. 20 years
- Between 50 & 60%:
If in favour of status quo, referendum not run for min. 10 years.
If in favour of change, referendum not run for min. 5 years.
In both circumstances, referendum only re-run if evidence exists in multiple recognised polls that change has support of over 60%.
- Minimum voters’ turnout (70%)
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300437
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