Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2011

Variable Details

VariableREFHANG
LabelWho should decide about reintroduction of death penalty in Britain B2.18C2.17.
Question text Here are some decisions that could be made either by the MPs we elect to Parliament or by everyone having a say in a special vote or referendum. First, who do you think should make the decision about whether or not Britain should reintroduce the death penalty for some crimes? Should the decision be made by elected MPs in Parliament, by everyone in a referendum, or can’t choose?
Responses
1 By elected MPs in Parliament 402
2 By everyone in a referendum 1174
8 Can't choose 311
9 Not answered (9) 22
-2 skip, not asked this version 936
-1 No self-completion 466
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2011
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;See documentation for each BSA year for full details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The BSA survey is conducted annually.