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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2004-2005

Variable Details

Variablewhynoatt
LabelWhy did you not attend the trial or hearing
Responses
1 The case did not got to trial 0
2 The case is still ongoing 0
3 Awaiting the date of the trial 0
4 Was not informed/information was withheld about the trial by 1
5 Advised by friends/relatives not to go to the trial 0
6 Was not allowed to attend the trial 0
7 The offender was a juvenile 0
8 Did not want/not necessary to go to the trial 0
9 Was not/no longer directly involved in the case 0
10 Didn't know that i could go to the trial 0
11 The accused pleaded guilty to the offence 0
12 Was working/busy on the day of the trial 0
13 Had a fear of reprisals/retaliation from going to the trial 0
14 Did not want any contact with the offender 0
15 The offender was already in prison 0
16 The case was mainly for other offences 0
17 Would not be able to control my emotions in court 0
18 Was not bothered/no concern 1
19 Other (coding) 0
20 Don't know (coding) 0
21 N/a (coding) 0
22 N.A. 0
Sysmiss 2686
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2004-2005
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