Do you think the police should or should not offer payments to informants for information?

Conducted

8 February 2017

4510 GB adults surveyed

Conducted 8 February 2017

YouGov surveyed 4510 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes - it is a useful and effective way to get information and solve crime

43%

No - it's wrong to pay money to people who may themselves be involved in crime

34%

Not sure

23%

Do you think the police should or should not offer payments to informants for information?

Conducted 8 February 2017

YouGov surveyed 4510 GB adults

Yes - it is a useful and effective way to get information and solve crime

43%

No - it's wrong to pay money to people who may themselves be involved in crime

34%

Not sure

23%

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