Constitution of the Republic of Finland (1999, as amended 2011) (excerpts related to referendum) (English)
The Constitution of Finland
11 June 1999
(731/1999, amendments up to 1112 / 2011 included)
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Section 53 – Referendum and citizens’ initiative (new title, 1112/2011, entry into force 1.3.2012)
The decision to organise a consultative referendum is made by an Act, which shall contain provisions on the time of
the referendum and on the choices to be presented to the voters.
Provisions concerning the conduct of a referendum are laid down by an Act.
At least fifty thousand Finnish citizens entitled to vote have the right to submit an initiative for the enactment of an Act to
the Parliament, as provided by an Act. (1112/2011, entry into force 1.3.2012)
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