Referendum or popular consultation
2009 Caymanian constitutional referendum
Caymanians approved a new constitution providing for internal autonomy, not independence.
What happened
On 20 May 2009, Caymanians approved a new constitution with 63% support.[1]
Sources for this page
Each number marks a specific claim. Notes give the source, its locator and how it relates to the claim.
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Claim: A referendum on a draft constitution was held in the Cayman Islands on 20 May 2009 alongside general elections; the new constitution was approved by 63% of voters, received Privy Council approval on 10 June 2009, came into effect providing for internal autonomy under a governor, cabinet and Parliament, and was subsequently amended in 2020.
- 2009 Caymanian constitutional referendum (Wikipedia) link, Referendum result and effect section. Source record