2002 Uzbek constitutional referendum

2002 Uzbek constitutional referendum

27 January 2002

Do you agree that the next convocation of the Parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be bicameral?
For
93.65%
Against
6.35%
Do you agree to change the constitutional term of office of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from five years to seven years?
For
91.78%
Against
8.22%

A constitutional referendum was held in Uzbekistan on 27 January 2002. Voters were asked two questions; one on extending the presidential term from five to seven years, and a second on introducing a bicameral parliament. Both were approved by over 90% of voters. Voter turnout was reported to be 92%.[1]

Results

Introducing a bicameral parliament

ChoiceVotes%
For11,344,24293.65
Against768,8286.35
Total12,113,070100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,266,602
Source: Direct Democracy

Presidential term extension

ChoiceVotes%
For11,117,84191.78
Against995,2298.22
Total12,113,070100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,266,602
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ KISTAN: Referendum criticised by human rights groups IRIN, 28 January 2002
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