Quote

"It is advisable not to provide for: b. an approval quorum (approval by a minimum percentage of registered voters), since it risks involving a difficult political situation if the draft is adopted by a simple majority lower than the necessary threshold." "

Document

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

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.