Are referendum results binding?

Georgia

Georgia

Answer
Optional referendum - always
Source

Law on Referendum of Georgia(2003)

http://www.venice.coe.int/docs/2003/CDL(2003)077-e.pdf

 

Article 28.Enforcement of the Decision of Referendum

1.  It is inadmissible to make a decision aboutthe referendum issue before the publication of final results.

2.  The decision made as a result of thereferendum, enters into force from the day of its publishing, has a legal powerand is final. Referendum results have a power of direct activation.

3.  Legislative and executive authorities areobliged to ensure the relevancy of the Georgian legislature and other acts within accordance with the referendum results within one month period.

4.  Decision made as a result of the referendumcan be changed or canceled only through a referendum.

5.  Constitutional Court of Georgia is authorizedto invalidate the referendum results with the rule set by the law.

 

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