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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2002-2003

Variable Details

Variablewhynoatt
LabelWhy did you not attend the trial or hearing
Responses
1 The case did not got to trial 3
2 The case is still ongoing 1
3 Awaiting the date of the trial 4
4 Was not informed/information was withheld about the trial by 75
5 Advised by friends/relatives not to go to the trial 1
6 Was not allowed to attend the trial 4
7 The offender was a juvenile 0
8 Did not want/not necessary to go to the trial 44
9 Was not/no longer directly involved in the case 5
10 Didn't know that I could go to the trial 5
11 The accused pleaded guilty to the offence 11
12 Was working/busy on the day of the trial 13
13 Had a fear of reprisals/retaliation from going to the trial 4
14 Did not want any contact with the offender 9
15 The offender was already in prison 0
16 The case was mainly for other offences 1
17 Would not be able to control my emotions in court 0
18 Was not bothered/no concern 14
19 N/A 0
20 Don't know 4
21 Other 40
22 Don't know 1
23 Refusal 0
99 9
Sysmiss 15671
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2002-2003
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