How do I call a Referendum?
If you believe all students should vote on an issue or recall a Sabbatical Officer, you must first submit a valid petition.
The Students' Union has a petition platform that petitions must be created through to be processed. You can find that platform here.
Your petition must include a title and a summary of your reason for calling for the vote of no confidence or the question to be posed to students, for an issue-based referendum.
A member of the Students' Union Democracy & Representation team will then be in touch with you regarding the next steps.
How many signatures do I need?
1. A petition calling for a vote of no confidence in a Sabbatical Officer requires 1% of the membership to sign for it to be valid.
2. A petition calling for a referendum for all students to vote on an issue requires 1% of the membership to sign for it to be valid.
You can send us an email at [email protected] to confirm the membership number and the exact figures required.
What details are collected when signing a petition?
Student signatures will include:
- Full Name
- UCL Email address
- Student UPI (found on their ID card)
How can I submit my petition?
Please submit a Petition through our petitions platform here.
Where can I see the results of previous Referenda?
Previous referenda results can be found here.
Further information
If you require any support with submitting your petition or would like more information about referenda, please email our team at su.democracy@ucl.ac.uk.