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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey, 2006

Variable Details

Variableqdmainp
LabelWhat respondent thinks the main role of prisons should be
Responses
-1 Don't know 23
1 To punish offenders 876
2 To change offender's behaviour 619
3 To deter others from offending 136
4 To protect the public 822
Sysmiss 2512
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Crime and Victimisation Survey, 2006
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