At stake in this Referendum:

• The referendum asked voters to decide on the approval of shared sovereignty between Britain and Spain over Gibraltar.

Description of government structure:

• Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II *
• Head of Government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA
• Assembly: Gibraltar has a unicameral House of Assembly with 18 seats.

* The Queen is represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief David DURIE

Main provisions in the Referendum:

• Approval of shared sovereignty between Britain and Spain over Gibraltar.

Population and number of registered voters:

• Population: 27,714 (July 2002 est.)
• Registered Voters: 20,675 ( 2002 )