Principles of Citizens' Participation in Referenda.
Citizens of Ukraine, who are 18 years of age on referendum day and who have their permanent residence in a territory of Ukraine or appropriate region, district, city, city district, settlement, and village Council, have the right to participate in All-Ukrainian and local referenda.
Any direct or indirect restrictions of rights of citizens of Ukraine to participate in a referendum due to birth, social or property status, race and nationality, sex, education, language, religious preferences, political convictions, type and character of occupation, are prohibited.
Those citizens found mentally ill and incompetent by a court, as well as persons incarcerated, shall not participate in referenda.
Citizens participate in referenda on an equal basis. Each citizens has one vote.
The referendum is direct: citizens shall participate in a referendum directly.
Voting in a referendum is by secret ballot: control over citizens' freedom of choice is prohibited.
