Do you think the police should or should not offer payments to informants for information?

Do you think the police should or should not offer payments to informants for information? Published on 8 February 2017 → Survey conducted on 8 February 2017 on 4510 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes - it is a useful and effective way to get information and solve crime

43%

No - it's wrong to pay money to people who may themselves be involved in crime

34%

Not sure

23%

Yes - it is a useful and effective way to get information and solve crime

43%

No - it's wrong to pay money to people who may themselves be involved in crime

34%

Not sure

23%

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