Opinion: The EU needs to step in and put an end to referendums on human rights issues

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The problem with referendums – certainly without extensive safeguards – is that they can use the veneer of democracy to undermine a democratic society. Referendums and human rights do not mix

 

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They EU should step in and control the issue of national will? Oosh.

They should appoint a commissioner of thought.

Say what?!!!

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