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Unless you live in a cave you would have probably heard by now that the Vote Leave Campaign have broken the law on election finances and those whistle blowers who had their reputation and character questioned can now demand an apology from their accusers.
But on the issue of the referendum it cannot be challenged legally.
https://twitter.com/AdamWagner1/status/1019114112276750336
Essentially it was a political instrument so only the politicians can decide what to do.
The referendum was advisory in nature so it is upto the government to decide what is in the best interests of the nation.
As an aside
Venice Code of Good Practice (2006)
Their Code of Good Practice on Referendums states under clause 3.3. on referendum funding:
“National rules on both public and private funding of political parties and election campaigns must be applicable to referendum campaigns.
“As in the case of elections, funding must be transparent, particularly when it comes to campaign accounts.
“In the event of a failure to abide by the statutory requirements, for instance if the cap on spending is exceeded by a significant margin, the vote must be annulled.
“It should be pointed out that the principle of equality of opportunity applies to public funding; equality should be ensured between a proposal’s supporters and opponents.”
The Code, however, is a guide only, and not legally binding.
But on the issue of the referendum it cannot be challenged legally.
https://twitter.com/AdamWagner1/status/1019114112276750336
Essentially it was a political instrument so only the politicians can decide what to do.
The referendum was advisory in nature so it is upto the government to decide what is in the best interests of the nation.
As an aside
Venice Code of Good Practice (2006)
Their Code of Good Practice on Referendums states under clause 3.3. on referendum funding:
“National rules on both public and private funding of political parties and election campaigns must be applicable to referendum campaigns.
“As in the case of elections, funding must be transparent, particularly when it comes to campaign accounts.
“In the event of a failure to abide by the statutory requirements, for instance if the cap on spending is exceeded by a significant margin, the vote must be annulled.
“It should be pointed out that the principle of equality of opportunity applies to public funding; equality should be ensured between a proposal’s supporters and opponents.”
The Code, however, is a guide only, and not legally binding.
