Quote

"It is advisable not to provide for: a. a turn-out quorum (threshold, minimum percentage), because it assimilates voters who abstain to those who vote no. "

Document

CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums, para. III.7.a

Download Document

Code of Good Practice on Referendums

English

French

Summaries

While no electoral system is prescribed by international law, the system chosen must be consistent with international obligations and should be clearly stated in law.