2007 Latvian security laws referendum
A referendum on two proposed security laws was held in Latvia on 7 July 2007; the referendum had been called after the president refused to sign the laws, claiming possible influence of oligarchs on Latvia's national security, and after 212,000 signatures had been collected, meeting the requirement of about 150,000 signatures.[1] Although the referendum failed to reach the quorum of 453,730 votes, the results showed massive disapproval of the amendments.
Background
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Given that the Saeima had already cancelled the laws, if there had been no referendum, after the end of the suspension period the laws would have come into force for one day; the same would happen if a majority voted "Against" repealing the laws. However, if a majority voted "For" repealing the laws, the Saeima would not be able to revive the laws until the end of the current term of the Saeima. Furthermore, there is a requirement that at least half as many votes as in the last Saeima elections must be cast for the referendum to be valid, that is about 450,000 votes.
Results
The referendum did not gain the quorum of 453,730 votes.[5] The results showed massive disapproval of the amendments.[6]
Are you for the repealing of the law “Amendments to the National Security Law” of March 1, 2007?
For | 326,479 | 96.49% |
Against | 10,207 | 3.02% |
Invalid | 1,662 | 0.49 % |
Total | 338,348 | 100.00 % |
Are you for the repealing of the law “Amendments to the State Security Authorities Law” of March 1, 2007?
For | 326,189 | 96.41% |
Against | 10,459 | 3.09% |
Invalid | 1,694 | 0.50% |
Total | 338,342 | 100.00 % |
References
- ^ "On preliminary voting results". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
- ^ Constitution of Latvia Archived 2007-07-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Konceptuāli nolemj atcelt grozījumu valsts drošības likumos
- ^ Pieļauj, ka Prezidente varētu lemt par Saeimas atlaišanu
- ^ "CVK apstiprina tautas nobalsošanas rezultātus". Archived from the original on 2007-09-04. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
- ^ "2007.gada 7.jūlija tautas nobalsošanas rezultāti". Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2007-07-13.