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Closed petition Introduce a direct democracy which gives power back to citizens

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Direct democracy allows any citizen to challenge any law approved by the parliament or, at any time, propose a modification of the federal Constitution. Switzerlands direct democracy holds referendums to decide on new and current legislation. Its time to bring democracy back to the UK.

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    This petition will stay open until 4 January 2017.