A journalist in Canada is being taken to court for refusing to hand over communications he had with a suspected terrorist. The journalist says it would undermine press freedom, whereas Canadian counter terror police say it is an issue of national security. Which comes closer to your view?

A journalist in Canada is being taken to court for refusing to hand over communications he had with a suspected terrorist. The journalist says it would undermine press freedom, whereas Canadian counter terror police say it is an issue of national security. Which comes closer to your view? Published on 23 May 2018 → Survey conducted on 23 May 2018 on 4294 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The journalist should have to hand over all communications

67%

The journalist should not have to hand over all communications

13%

Don't know

20%

The journalist should have to hand over all communications

67%

The journalist should not have to hand over all communications

13%

Don't know

20%

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