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1 September 2017

2908 GB adults surveyed

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German prosecutors have called for the trial of a 96 year old former SS medic who stands accused of assisting in the killing of 3,681 people at Auschwitz to be thrown out because the defendant has dementia and is deemed "unfit to stand trial". Which of the following comes closest to your view?

Conducted 1 September 2017

YouGov surveyed 2908 GB adults

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46%
21%
German prosecutors have called for the trial of a 96 year old former SS medic who stands accused of assisting in the killing of 3,681 people at Auschwitz to be thrown out because the defendant has dementia and is deemed "unfit to stand trial". Which of the following comes closest to your view?

Conducted 1 September 2017

YouGov surveyed 2908 GB adults

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33%
46%
21%

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