A non-binding constitutional referendum was held in

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on 20 October 2012. As a part of the 2010–2013 constitutional reform, and upon recommendation by the

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, voters were asked whether they approved of six proposals included in a new draft

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. All six questions were approved by voters. The passing of Question 3 regarding the inclusion of a

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in the constitution was the only provision that went against the Constitutional Assembly's recommendations. As of 2021, the changes had not been implemented, despite continued public support.

Questions

The referendum consisted of six questions:Advertisement regarding the Referendum to be held on 20 October 2012
- Icelandic Ministry of Interior # Do you wish the Constitution Council's proposals to form the basis of a new draft Constitution? # In the new Constitution, do you want

natural resources Natural resources are resources that are drawn from nature and used with few modifications. This includes the sources of valued characteristics such as commercial and industrial use, aesthetic value, scientific interest, and cultural value. ...

that are not privately owned to be declared national property? # Would you like to see provisions in the new Constitution on an established (national) church in Iceland? # Would you like to see a provision in the new Constitution authorising the election of particular individuals to the

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more than is the case at present? # Would you like to see a provision in the new Constitution giving equal weight to votes cast in all parts of the country? # Would you like to see a provision in the new Constitution stating that a certain proportion of the electorate is able to demand that issues are put to a referendum?

Results

References

External links

Questions on the ballot - discussion and clarification
(English)
General information about the Constitutional Council
(English)
Voters in Iceland back new constitution, more resource control
Reuters (retrieved 23 May 2015). {{Icelandic elections

Referendums in Iceland

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