Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Are Referendums Possible In Anguilla?
Of course, referendums are possible in Anguilla. Though referendums are NOT currently enshrined, meaning written in, the Anguillan Constitution, there does not seem to be any difficulties presenting at the possibility of a referendum in Anguilla. The British Government via the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office state unequivocally, in the Partnership for Progress and Prosperity: Britain and the Overseas Territories (1999) report, that one of the main goals of British policy is Self-Determination for Overseas Territories. With that statement in mind, it is clear that there is no policy in place which would deny a referendum that is geared toward independence, secession, or sovereignty. However, due to the current political state of Anguilla, there is need for approval from the British Governor Alistair Harrison before policy change can be effected. Of course, if the Constitution is amended to include the referendum option, then it would be the responsibility of the local government.
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can we do like belize and have a people's referendum? ot is it better to wait for referendums to become law?
ReplyDeleteAny referendum is a people's referendum.
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