If the government wants to conduct a limited series of strikes on a militant group overseas, in what way should Parliament be involved?

If the government wants to conduct a limited series of strikes on a militant group overseas, in what way should Parliament be involved? Published on 23 January 2024 → Survey conducted on 23 January 2024 on 3246 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The government should require permission from Parliament to take such military action

33%

The government should have to inform Parliament that military action is going to take place, but not require their permission

19%

The government should have to give details to Parliament about military action that has taken place, but not give them advance notice

15%

The government should not have to give details to Parliament about military action either before or after it has done taken place

Other

Don’t know

26%

The government should require permission from Parliament to take such military action

33%

The government should have to inform Parliament that military action is going to take place, but not require their permission

19%

The government should have to give details to Parliament about military action that has taken place, but not give them advance notice

15%

The government should not have to give details to Parliament about military action either before or after it has done taken place

Other

Don’t know

26%

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