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9 December 2025

5787 GB adults surveyed

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Compared to ordinary people who are accused of committing crimes, do you think that the justice system tends to treat famous people who are accused of committing crimes more leniently, more harshly or about the same as ordinary people?

Conducted 9 December 2025

YouGov surveyed 5787 GB adults

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Compared to ordinary people who are accused of committing crimes, do you think that the justice system tends to treat famous people who are accused of committing crimes more leniently, more harshly or about the same as ordinary people?

Conducted 9 December 2025

YouGov surveyed 5787 GB adults

By:
60%
6%
17%
17%

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