2013 Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum as such, they are British citizens in disputed islands. The current political status of the Falkland Islands is that of an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Islands are internally self-governing, with the United Kingdom being responsible for defence and foreign affairs. Under Chapter 1 of the Falkland Islands Constitution, the people of the Falkland Islands have the right to self-determination. The referendum was called following Argentina's calls for negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and was undertaken to consult the people regarding their views on the political status of the Falkland Islands. The final wording of
Constitution of the Falkland Islands 36 sets out the procedure for resolving any dispute over elections, or membership of the Legislative Assembly, with the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands having the last word on such issues. The fourth chapter, which is made up of sections 37-55, lays out the powers and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, giving the Legislative Assembly the power to make laws, describing the sittings, voting and the quorum of the Legislative Assembly, as well as detailing the role and election of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands. Section 41 sets out the participation by non-members in