This work examines the British referendum since the 1970s, while primarily focusing on the question whether the referendum could be regarded as a new understanding of democracy in the UK. It is investigated whether this approach is true or whether the referendum is rather a clever, opportunistic device which supports political manipulation and thus helps to impose the interests of its triggers. In order to answer those questions, it is necessary to elaborate on the constitution and its main principle, parliamentary sovereignty. The second part of this work will offer a detailed,...
This work examines the British referendum since the 1970s, while primarily focusing on the question whether the referendum could be regarded as a<...
