Tag: democratic credentials of Brexit referendum
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Jean Leclair: Brexit and the Unwritten Constitutional Principle of Democracy: A Canadian Perspective
Much has been written on whether a prior approval by the UK Parliament is required to trigger the withdrawal process from the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. I will not presume to comment on the technical legal issues raised by this debate. Instead, I wish to highlight how the…
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Stephen Tierney: Was the Brexit Referendum Democratic?
The past three weeks have seen a steady backlash against the referendum. It is understandable that many don’t like the outcome, after all 48% voted for Remain. But beyond disagreeing with the decision to leave the European Union, was the process so faulty that it can reasonably be declared illegitimate? I would argue no. I…