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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2008-2009

Variable Details

Variablexcjsinf3
LabelMOST INFLUENTIAL source of information on the Criminal Justice System
Responses
1 A. Personal experience 360
2 B. Relatives' and/or friends' experiences 183
3 C. Word of mouth/Information from other people 314
4 D. Broadsheet newspapers (e.g. Times, Guardian, Telegraph) 94
5 E. Tabloid newspapers (e.g. Sun, Express, Daily Mail) 205
6 F. Local newspapers 246
7 J. TV documentaries 74
8 K. News programmes on TV/radio 1074
9 L. Radio programmes 15
10 J. Internet/ world-wide-web 159
11 Leaflets, newsletters, etc. from local council/police 24
12 Something else 93
99 42
Sysmiss 2817
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2008-2009
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