2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum

2005 Saint Helena constitutional referendum
25 May 2005
Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 558 47.29%
No 622 52.71%
Valid votes 1,180 99.83%
Invalid or blank votes 2 0.17%
Total votes 1,182 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,736 43.2%
Politics of Saint Helena
The Crown
The Monarch

Charles III

Heir Apparent

William, Prince of Wales
Government
Governor

Nigel Phillips

Executive Council

Chief Minister
Julie Thomas

Legislature
Legislative Council

Speaker of Saint Helena
Cyril Gunnell

Judiciary
Citizenship
Other

A constitutional referendum was held in Saint Helena on 25 May 2005.[1] The referendum was ordered by the British government in March 2005, with the proposed new constitution introducing ministerial government. However, it was rejected by 53% of voters.[1]

Results

Should St Helena have a new Constitution which introduces a Ministerial system of government?

Choice Votes %
For 558 47.28
Against 622 52.72
Invalid/blank votes 2 –
Total 1,182 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,736 43.20
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b St. Helena, 25 May 2005: Constitution with Cabinet Government Direct Democracy (in German)


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