Do you think that people who have been found guilty of serious offences should or should not be required to attend their sentencing hearings in court, and do you think this can be achieved practically?

Do you think that people who have been found guilty of serious offences should or should not be required to attend their sentencing hearings in court, and do you think this can be achieved practically? Published on 22 August 2023 → Survey conducted on 22 August 2023 on 4254 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should be required, and I think this can be achieved practically

67%

Should be required, but I don’t think this can be achieved practically

19%

Should not be required, although I think this can be achieved practically

Should not be required, and I don’t think this can be achieved practically

Don't know

Should be required, and I think this can be achieved practically

67%

Should be required, but I don’t think this can be achieved practically

19%

Should not be required, although I think this can be achieved practically

Should not be required, and I don’t think this can be achieved practically

Don't know

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