2021 Kyrgyz constitutional referendum
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Constitution |
A constitutional referendum was held in Kyrgyzstan on 11 April 2021. The new constitution was approved by 85% of voters.
Background
Following the
Work began on drafting a new constitution, which was debated in the Supreme Council in February 2021. The draft new constitution replaces a parliamentary system with a presidential one, with presidents limited to two five years terms instead of a single six-year term. It also reduces the number of seats in the Supreme Council from 120 to 90 and establishes a constitutional court.[1] The changes were described by Associate Professor William Partlett of Melbourne Law School as moving "toward a form of presidentialism that is close to the authoritarian-style 'crown-presidentialism' in the post-Soviet Eurasian space."[2]
In March 2021 members of the Supreme Council passed a bill, scheduling a referendum on the new constitution for 11 April, the same day as local elections.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 1,048,660 | 85.25 | |
Against | 181,370 | 14.75 | |
Total | 1,230,030 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 1,230,030 | 93.08 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 91,472 | 6.92 | |
Total votes | 1,321,502 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 3,606,201 | 36.65 | |
Source: CEC |
Aftermath
The new constitution was adopted on 11 April 2021. President Japarov signed it on 5 May 2021.[3]
References
- ^ a b Kyrgyzstan to hold constitution referendum on April 11 Interfax, 11 March 2021
- ^ William Partlett, Kyrgyzstan’s 2021 Constitution: A Brief Comparative and Historical Analysis.
- ^ "President Japarov signs new Constitution of Kyrgyzstan". akipress.com. Retrieved 5 May 2021..