1978 Italian referendums

[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the repealing of laws on political party financing and public order.

[2] The Reale Law was approved by the Parliament in 1975 and defined the powers and engagement of the Italian police during riots or simple street protests.

The referendum was rejected by the Italian electors, following the positions of all the parties of the so-called Constitutional Arch.

The new law was passed by the Parliament in 1974, establishing public funding of the parliamentary parties in an attempt to stop the funding of parties big industrial groups and interests.

The referendum was rejected by the Italian electors, but the percentage was considerably smaller than the expected result considering the parliamentary positions.

Results of the police powers referendum by province. Blue indicates a major in favour; red indicates a majority against.
Results of the party funding referendum by province. Blue indicates a major in favour; red indicates a majority against.