Claim 312

On 11 April 2015, Malta held its first abrogative referendum on retaining the EU derogation allowing spring hunting for turtle doves and quail; the result was 126,434 in favour and 124,214 against.

Type

fact

Country

Malta

Theme

Environment and planning

Date

2015-04-11

Status

past

Evidence

1. On the 11th April, 2015, the first abrogative referendum was held in the Maltese Islands on whether one agreed or not to retain the EU derogation allowing hunting for turtle doves and quail in Spring. The result was 126,434 in favour and 124,214 votes against

   Source: https://electoral.gov.mt/Elections | external