Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2004

Variable Details

VariableRestDemo
LabelShould government restrict democratic rightsA2.26
Question text Here are some views regarding Britain's political system. Which of these statements is closer to your view? Under no circumstances should democratic rights be restricted by government; When the government thinks it is necessary it should restrict democratic rights.
Responses
1 No,under no circumstances 502
2 Yes,when necessary 142
8 Can't choose 194
9 Not answered 15
-2 Skp,B+C version 1756
-1 No self-compltn 590
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2004
Interviewer InstructionsPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY
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.