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"The fundamental aspects of referendum law should not be open to amendment less than one year before a referendum, or should be written in the Constitution or at a level superior to ordinary law. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums, para. II.2.b

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Code of Good Practice on Referendums

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No substantial change to the electoral law should be made within the six months prior to the election without the consent of a majority of political actors.