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24 July 2018

7177 GB adults surveyed

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British government policy is opposed to the death penalty, and the government will normally oppose British citizens being tried abroad if they might receive the death penalty. Two alleged ISIS terrorists who formerly had British nationality are now due to face trial in the United States after the British government said that in this case, they would NOT seek assurances that the pair would not receive the death penalty. Do you think…

Conducted 24 July 2018

YouGov surveyed 7177 GB adults

62%
20%
18%
British government policy is opposed to the death penalty, and the government will normally oppose British citizens being tried abroad if they might receive the death penalty. Two alleged ISIS terrorists who formerly had British nationality are now due to face trial in the United States after the British government said that in this case, they would NOT seek assurances that the pair would not receive the death penalty. Do you think…

Conducted 24 July 2018

YouGov surveyed 7177 GB adults

By:
62%
20%
18%

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