Syrian government forces are in the final stages of recapturing rebel-held areas of Aleppo and there have been accusations of atrocities being committed against civilians by Syrian troops. Thinking back to Britain's decision not to intervene in Syria, which of the following best reflects your view?

Syrian government forces are in the final stages of recapturing rebel‑held areas of Aleppo and there have been accusations of atrocities being committed against civilians by Syrian troops. Thinking back to Britain's decision not to intervene in Syria, which of the following best reflects your view? Published on 14 December 2016 → Survey conducted on 14 December 2016 on 4055 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It was wrong not to intervene, and we should feel ashamed that we didn't do more to help

20%

It was right not to intervene, we would only have risked making matters worse

44%

Don't know

36%

It was wrong not to intervene, and we should feel ashamed that we didn't do more to help

20%

It was right not to intervene, we would only have risked making matters worse

44%

Don't know

36%

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