Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

Britons Question 42-Day Detention Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Britain oppose a law that would allow police to detain terror suspects for up to six weeks, according to a poll by ICM Research and the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. 61 per cent of respondents think people who may be innocent or guilty of a terrorist offence should be in detention for no longer than four weeks. Jul 14, 2008
Ontarians Think Alleged Terror Plot Was Real
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Ontario are convinced that an alleged terror plot foiled in the summer of 2006 was a serious threat, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 59 per cent of respondents in Canada’s most populous province think that the so-called Toronto 18 really planned to attack the cities of Toronto and Ottawa. Jul 13, 2008
Pakistanis Urge for Dialogue with Enemies
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Pakistan think the government should negotiate a peace deal with its different enemies, according to a poll by Terror Free Tomorrow. 58 per cent of respondents think the administration should negotiate with Pakistani Taliban fighters, while at least 48 per cent think it should also talk to Arab and Uzbek al-Qaeda fighters and Afghan Taliban fighters. Jun 28, 2008
Britons Want Balanced Decisions on Terror Laws
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain think the government should give equal attention to civil rights and threats when drafting counter-terrorism policies, according to a poll by YouGov. 41 per cent of respondents share this opinion. Jun 19, 2008
Britons Back Brown’s Reforms to Terror Laws
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain agree with a proposal to expand the length of time terrorism suspects can be held without charge, according to a poll by ICM Research published in the Daily Telegraph. 65 per cent of respondents agree with allowing terrorism suspects to stay in custody for up to 42 days, an increase from the current 28-day limit. Jun 12, 2008
Britons Support Changing Terror Suspects Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain would back a government proposal to grant the police more time to interrogate terrorism suspects, according to a poll by ICM Research. 57 per cent of respondents would agree with changing existing legislation so police can hold terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge, as opposed to the current 28-day limit. May 3, 2008
Colombians Doubt FARC Will Free Betancourt
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Colombia think former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt will not be released by her captors any time soon, according to a poll by Datexco. 77.1 per cent of respondents believe the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will not free her. Apr 11, 2008
Britons Assess Terrorism Law Changes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Britain question their government’s recent attempt to reform current terrorism laws, according to a poll by YouGov. 54 per cent of respondents think the Labour party administration wants to extend the pre-charge detention period to up to 42 days without charge because it wants to look tough on terror, while 35 per cent believe the change seeks to help the police do their job. Apr 9, 2008
Fewer Americans Fear Terrorist Attack
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in the United States are concerned about their lives being suddenly affected by a terrorist attack, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 39 per cent of respondents are very or somewhat worried about themselves or someone in their family becoming a victim of terrorism, down five points since March. Dec 29, 2007
U.S. Backs Afghan Mission, But Sees No Winner
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many American adults support their country's presence in Afghanistan but question its success so far, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 56 per cent of respondents approve of the U.S. military action in Afghanistan, and 58 per cent believe neither side is winning the conflict. Dec 28, 2007
Spaniards Would Ban Basque ANV from Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of people in Spain want a political party allegedly tied to separatist armed group Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) to be outlawed, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 64.6 per cent of respondents support a ban on the Basque National Action (ANV) party. Dec 17, 2007
Only One-in-Four Dutch Back Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the Netherlands are satisfied with their government’s rationale to extend the Dutch military mission in Afghanistan until August 2010, according to a poll by TNS Nipo released by RTL. 24 per cent of respondents agree with the decision, while 43 per cent disagree and 31 per cent have no strong feelings either way. Dec 8, 2007
Afghan Assistance Splits Views in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japanese adults are divided on whether their country should participate in the Afghanistan fuelling assistance mission, according to a poll by Asahi. 44 per cent of respondents support the engagement, while 44 per cent are opposed. Dec 6, 2007
Dutch Expect Troops to Overstay Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in the Netherlands think their country’s troops serving in Afghanistan will not return home in two years when the current mission is set to expire, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 59 per cent of respondents think there will not be a definite withdrawal of Dutch troops on the set date. Dec 2, 2007
Two-in-Five Americans Feel Safer Than in 2001
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided in their assessment of their country’s security situation, according to a poll by YouGov/Polimetrix published in The Economist. 39 per cent of respondents think the U.S. is safer than in 2001, 30 per cent believe it is about as safe as then, and 26 per cent say it is less safe now. Dec 2, 2007
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