New sentencing guidelines will give harsher penalties for domestic violence than similar violent crimes not involving partners or family members. Which of the following best reflects your view?

New sentencing guidelines will give harsher penalties for domestic violence than similar violent crimes not involving partners or family members. Which of the following best reflects your view? Published on 23 February 2018 → Survey conducted on 23 February 2018 on 3574 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

There should be tougher sentences for domestic violence than non-domestic violence

19%

There should be tougher sentences for non-domestic violence than for domestic violence

Sentences for domestic and non-domestic violence should be the same

65%

Don't know

13%

There should be tougher sentences for domestic violence than non-domestic violence

19%

There should be tougher sentences for non-domestic violence than for domestic violence

Sentences for domestic and non-domestic violence should be the same

65%

Don't know

13%

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What should the be the main purpose of sentencing?

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