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The UK would reap the benefits if it were to adopt the Swiss model of direct democracy

Trevitt, Vittorio (2015) The UK would reap the benefits if it were to adopt the Swiss model of direct democracy. Democratic Audit Blog (02 Jan 2015). Website.

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Abstract

Switzerland has long had a model of direct democracy which has allowed citizens direct influence over Government legislation, should the requisite threshold be passed on a public petition. Vittorio Trevitt argues that their system has much to commend it, and that Westminster politicians ought to seriously consider adopting it in the UK.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://www.democraticaudit.com/
Additional Information: © 2015 Democratic Audit UK
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2015 11:05
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 19:47
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/63296

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