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2012 Icelandic constitutional referendum

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A non-binding constitutional referendum was held in Iceland on 20 October 2012. As a part of the 2010–2013 constitutional reform, and upon recommendation by the Constitutional Assembly, voters were asked whether they approved of six proposals included in a new draft constitution of Iceland. All six questions were approved by voters. The passing of Question 3 regarding the inclusion of a national church 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:

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 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 Althing 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

Question	For	Against	Blank	Invalid	Total	Registered
voters	Turnout	Votes	%	Votes	%
1	73,408	66.9	36,252	33.1	4,991	741	115,392	236,911	48.7
2	84,633	82.9	17,441	17.1	12,582	736	115,392	48.7
3	58,354	57.1	43,861	42.9	11,792	740	114,747	48.4
4	78,356	78.4	21,623	21.6	14,673	741	115,393	48.7
5	66,554	66.5	33,536	33.5	14,664	747	115,501	48.7
6	72,523	73.3	26,402	26.7	15,729	739	115,393	48.7
Source: [RÚV](https://web.archive.org/web/20140812203532/http://ruv.is/files/skjol/lokatolur_flipi1_0.xlsx), [National Electoral Commission](http://www.landskjor.is/landkjorstjorn/frettir-tilkynningar/nr/110)

References

[http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/Referendum_to_Be_Held_on_Icelandic_Constitution_0_390328.news.aspx Referendum to Be Held on Icelandic Constitution] {{Webarchive. link. (2012-06-18 Iceland Review Online, 25 May 2012)
[http://www.ruv.is/frett/meirihluti-sagdi-ja-vid-ollum-spurningum The majority said yes to all the questions] {{Webarchive. link. (2012-10-22 RÚV, 21 October 2012 {{in lang). is
(2021-07-13). "From Iceland — Poll: Most Icelanders Still Want A New Constitution".
[http://www.kosning.is/thjodaratkvaedagreidslur2012/english/ Advertisement regarding the Referendum to be held on 20 October 2012] {{Webarchive. link. (31 August 2012 - Icelandic Ministry of Interior)

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