Tag Archives: Commonwealth

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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Human Rights for the Commonwealth

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Iain Nisbet

So, the Queen today signed the new Commonwealth Charter, which for the first time in its 64 years history sets out a common vision, values and aims for the organisation, which represents one third of the world’s population. The document … Continue reading →

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