European Union Referendum Act 2015

The European Union Referendum Act 2015 is legislation that authorized the United Kingdom to hold a public vote, known as the Brexit referendum, on whether to remain in or leave the EU. It set out the legal framework for organizing the referendum, including voter eligibility, campaigning rules, and the questions to be asked. The Act was essential in ensuring the referendum's legitimacy and provided the basis for the UK government to proceed with the democratic decision-making process regarding its EU membership.