The Post Office minister has said that while the legislation to clear all post officer operators convicted in the Horizon scandal "is likely to exonerate a number of people who were, in fact, guilty of a crime … this is a price worth paying in order to ensure that many innocent people are exonerated”. On this issue, which would be your preference?

The Post Office minister has said that while the legislation to clear all post officer operators convicted in the Horizon scandal "is likely to exonerate a number of people who were, in fact, guilty of a crime … this is a price worth paying in order to ensure that many innocent people are exonerated”. On this issue, which would be your preference? Published on 23 February 2024 → Survey conducted on 23 February 2024 on 3509 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Preferable to clear all convictions now even if this ends up including some who are guilty

48%

Preferable to take the time to look at each case individually to try and ensure those who are guilty do not get cleared

35%

Don't know

16%

Preferable to clear all convictions now even if this ends up including some who are guilty

48%

Preferable to take the time to look at each case individually to try and ensure those who are guilty do not get cleared

35%

Don't know

16%

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Attitudes to policing and the wider law and order system

Policing and crime in England and Wales: the public view

How do Britons feel about shoplifting?

What do Britons think of gun restrictions in 2026?

How do Scots feel about the abolished “not proven” verdict?

Which of the following comes closest to your view?

What should the be the main purpose of sentencing?

Confidence in the British judicial system

How effectve are fines at reducing crime?