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Referendum

The process of submitting a proposed measure to the general population for a vote on whether or not it should be adopted.

Delegates attending the Gbarnga Conferene (photo credit: Daily Observer)
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12 July 2016
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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha (photo credit: Associated Press)
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Thai Constitutional Court approves ban on discussion of constitution ahead of referendum
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1 July 2016
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30 June 2016
Beninese president receives report on constitutional reforms; term limits, judiciary, political party financing in focus (French)
Pro and anti-abortion campaigners demonstrate (photo credit: Irish Examiner)
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10 June 2016
Op-ed: Ireland needs constitutional referendum as UN committee finds abortion law indefensible
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Zambia: Bill to Amend Constitution to Enhance the Bill of Rights (June 2016)
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9 June 2016
Bahamian voters reject constitutional reforms enhancing gender equality
Greece Parliament (photo credit: Greek Reporter)
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8 June 2016
Greece to hold consultations on constitutional and electoral reforms; referendum possible
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6 June 2016
Bahamas constitutional referendum on gender equality on 7 June, international groups support 'yes' vote
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3 June 2016
Zambian NGOs oppose holding of constitutional referendum alongside presidential elections

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