Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2003

Variable Details

VariableGENDCRM2
LabelR for gene database all GB use to solve crime Q790
Question text Some people think everyone in Britian should have to give a sample of their genetic information to a database that would help identify people who have committed serious crimes. Would you be in favour of, or against, this happening?
Responses
1 Strongly in favour 724
2 In favour 1530
3 Neither in favour or against 265
4 Against 475
5 Strongly against 205
8 Don't know 60
9 Not answered 13
-2 Skp, A version 1160
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2003
Interviewer InstructionsCARD H5
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.