2002 Uzbek constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Uzbekistan on 27 January 2002. Voters were asked two questions; one on extending the presidential term from five to seven years, and a second on introducing a bicameral parliament. Both were approved by over 90% of voters. Voter turnout was reported to be 92%.[1]
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| Do you agree that the next convocation of the Parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be bicameral? | ||
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| Do you agree to change the constitutional term of office of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from five years to seven years? | ||
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Results
Introducing a bicameral parliament
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 11,344,242 | 93.65 |
| Against | 768,828 | 6.35 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 12,113,070 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,266,602 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
Presidential term extension
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 11,117,841 | 91.78 |
| Against | 995,229 | 8.22 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 12,113,070 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 13,266,602 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- KISTAN: Referendum criticised by human rights groups IRIN, 28 January 2002
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