A 22-year-old migrant from Gambia has drowned in Venice's Grand Canal. Three life rings were thrown near the man, but he did not grab hold of them, raising speculations of a suicide attempt. A video has been shared showing people watching the event and some shouting racist chants, and no one jumped in to help. Should the people who witnessed the event be considered morally responsible for that person's death? | Daily Question

A 22‑year-old migrant from Gambia has drowned in Venice's Grand Canal. Three life rings were thrown near the man, but he did not grab hold of them, raising speculations of a suicide attempt. A video has been shared showing people watching the event and some shouting racist chants, and no one jumped in to help. Should the people who witnessed the event be considered morally responsible for that person's death? Published on 27 January 2017 → Survey conducted on 27 January 2017 on 4790 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes

30%

No

47%

Don't know

23%

Yes

30%

No

47%

Don't know

23%