A Local Referendum in Ukraine and the Republic of Poland – A Comparative Analysis

We present the institution of a local referendum from comparative perspective on example legal regulations in Ukraine and Poland. The study is result ongoing research two Authors crucial importance current political situation – Russian aggression against Ukraine. Hence, it relevant both nationally, Europe-wide internationally. analysis includes institutions an attempt to assess their effectiveness. authors point out that there need for effective ‘safeguarding’ prevent being used as instrument (at hoc), will people. uses dogmatic method draws authors’ experience holding referendums. This may be useful not only researchers government law but also legislators.