Category Archives: European Law

UPDATE: democracy arrives at the House of Lords

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

A brief update as to the franchise for the EU referendum.  The franchise is based upon those eligible to vote in UK general elections – this is why EU citizens are not allowed to vote, even though they can vote … Continue reading →

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Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

“Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?” That is the question proposed in Section 1(4) of the European Union Referendum Bill (HC Bill 2). The equivalent question in Welsh will also be posed for voters in … Continue reading →

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Referendum Franchise

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

So, we now know who gets to vote in the EU referendum. To summarise: 16 and 17 year olds do not get to take part; also, under 16s do not get to take part; EU citizens residing in the UK … Continue reading →

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Voting Systems – a comparison of Eurovision and the Council of the European Union

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

Voting in the Eurovision final In all participating countries, the televoting and jury voting result in two ranked lists of all songs; Televoters can vote via the official app, telephone and/or SMS. The voting window opens after the last song … Continue reading →

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In/Out Referendum on Eurovision in 2016?

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Iain Nisbet

Lord Graham of Norton raised the prospect of an early referendum on Eurovision membership as he launched a diplomatic whirlwind to renegotiate Britain’s place in the Song Contest. Speaking in Vienna, he said: “I want to make early progress. The … Continue reading →

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Sale of kidneys unlawful under EU law

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

So, it was reported today that Professor Roff of Dundee University, writing in a personal capacity in the British Medical Journal, has suggested that the sale of kidneys from living donors could help meet the demand for transplant organs.  She … Continue reading →

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