Referendum 20 October 2012


  • Statistical Series
  • 18. April 2013
  • Vol 98, Issue 14
  • ISSN: 1670-4746


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An advisory referendum on the proposals by the Constitutional Council for a draft Constitional Act and particular points relating to the proposals was held in Iceland 20 October 2012. Matters regarding the eligibility to vote and the electoral register were resolved in the same manner as in the parliamentary general elections to the Althingi. Act amending the General Elections Act regarding assistance with voting came into force 18 October 2012. The new Act allows a voter in defined circumstances to cast his vote with the assistance of a representative of own choice.

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