Consultative Referendum

A consultative referendum is a process where the government asks the public for their opinion on a specific issue before making a decision or policy change. It is a way to gauge public support or concern but does not automatically bind the government to act according to the vote. Instead, it provides valuable insight into public sentiment and can influence decisions, often serving as a guiding tool rather than a definitive mandate. This approach helps ensure that important or controversial issues consider public views without creating an obligatory legal obligation.