Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2012

Variable Details

VariableRtGWit
LabelRight to use Gaelic: when being a witness in a Scottish court, even if can speak Eng?
Question text And what about a Gaelic speaking witness in a Scottish court of law? Which of the phrases on this card comes closest to what right you think they should have to use Gaelic in that situation? 1 Should have the right to use Gaelic wherever they live in Scotland 2 Should have the right to use Gaelic if they live somewhere Gaelic is spoken 3 Should not have the right to use Gaelic in this situation
Responses
1 Should have the right to use Gaelic wherever they live in Sc 446
2 Should have the right to use Gaelic if they live somewhere G 398
3 Should not have the right to use Gaelic in this situation 364
8 Don't know 21
9 Refusal 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2012
Interviewer InstructionsCARD C10 Again, if asked, we want their opinion on whether people SHOULD have this right, regardless of what is currently possible. If asked, say that this could involve the court providing Gaelic-speaking staff or an interpreter.
UniversePersons aged 18 years and over resident in Scotland, including north of the Great Glen.;Scottish Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; Data are collected annually.