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A five-part referendum was held in Italy on 17 and 18 May 1981.[1][2] The proposals included repealing laws on public order, life sentences, gun licences, and abortion. All were rejected by voters, with no proposal receiving more than 32% of the vote.[3]
- ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1048 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Bardi, Luciano (1981). "Italy says 'no': The referendums of may 1981". West European Politics. 4 (3): 282–285. doi:10.1080/01402388108424337. ISSN 0140-2382.
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, pp1056-1057