The Greek referendum being held on July 5 had been ruled constitutional on Friday, however it may be contested after it is held. Problems:

1. Ambiguity: There is no clearly formulated question causing people to interpret it as they wish. Some feel they are voting for or against austerity, others feel they are voting for or against a euro exit with few people fully aware of what they are being asked to agree on.

2. Time. A week is not long enough for people to be fully informed when making a life-changing decision. It is hard for an objective view to be formulated so quickly at a time of turbulence. The decision that voters will make will affect future generations.

3. Money. Capital controls imposed on banks and such short notice mean that many people will be unable to head to the places where they are registered to vote for financial reasons.

4. Layout. The ballot places the ‘no’ vote ahead of the ‘yes’ vote even though ordinarily we would say “yes or no”.