Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Death Penalty

New Zealanders Review Parole, Death Penalty
(CPOD) Jul. 16, 2004 - Many New Zealanders believe the country's judicial regulations should be amended, according to a poll by Colmar Brunton released by One News. 58 per cent of respondents want to implement stricter parole laws, and 28 per cent of respondents would scrap the possibility of early release altogether. Jul 16, 2004
Indianans Split On Abortion, Against Gay Marriage
(CPOD) Jul. 7, 2004 - Residents of Indiana are divided over the issue of pregnancy termination, according to a poll by Selzer & Co. published in the Indianapolis Star. 50 per cent of respondents support a woman's right to decide whether or not she will have an abortion, while 46 per cent disagree. Jul 7, 2004
Mexicans Consider Death Penalty For Kidnappers
(CPOD) Jun. 18, 2004 - Rising crime rates have prompted many Mexicans to consider capital punishment as a deterrent, according to a poll by Indemerc Louis Harris. 65 per cent of respondents say they would support applying the death penalty to those found guilty of kidnapping. Jun 18, 2004
Stable Support For Death Penalty In U.S.
(CPOD) Jun. 3, 2004 - Many Americans support capital punishment, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 71 per cent of respondents back the death penalty for persons convicted of murder. Jun 3, 2004
Britons Review Counter Terrorism Tactics
(CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Many residents of Britain would support tougher measures to prevent an attack in their country, according to a poll by ICM released by the BBC. 69 per cent of respondents would grant police the ability to stop and search anyone at any particular time to counter the risks of terrorism. May 26, 2004
New Englanders Review Death Penalty, Abortion
(CPOD) May 25, 2004 - Many residents of six northeastern American states support capital punishment, according to a poll by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut. 59 per cent of respondents back the death penalty. May 25, 2004
Oklahomans Assess Terror Trial
(CPOD) Mar. 21, 2004 - The second trial for suspected Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols has polarized vies in the Sooner State, according to a poll by Tulsa World. 70 per cent of respondents disagree with the cost of the court proceedings, estimated at $4 million U.S. Mar 21, 2004
Californians Support Capital Punishment
(CPOD) Mar. 8, 2004 - Residents of California agree with the implementation of capital punishment in their state, according to a poll by Field. 68 per cent of respondents support the death penalty, a five per cent jump in four years. Mar 8, 2004
Michigan Residents Review Death Penalty
(CPOD) Mar. 3, 2004 - Residents of Michigan back the return of capital punishment to the state, according to a poll by EPIC/MRA. 56 per cent of respondents support the death penalty. Mar 3, 2004
Canadians Divided On Hussein Trial
(CPOD) Jan. 5, 2004 - Canadians are split over how to bring Saddam Hussein to trial, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 30 per cent of respondents say an Iraqi court would be the best venue, while another 30 per cent favor an international tribunal. Jan 5, 2004
Try Hussein Here, Say Iraqis
(CPOD) Dec. 28, 2003 - Iraqis want former leader Saddam Hussein to be tried in their country, according to a poll by the Iraq Center for Research and Strategic Studies. 60 per cent of respondents say a local tribunal should judge Hussein. Dec 28, 2003
Britons Weigh In On Saddam Trial
(CPOD) Dec. 21, 2003 - Many British citizens believe Saddam Hussein should face justice through a court convened by a new Iraqi government, according to a poll by ICM Research. 59 per cent of respondents say a domestic tribunal set up with some international representation should be in charge of judging the deposed Iraqi leader. Dec 21, 2003
Young Sniper’s Sentence Splits Americans
(CPOD) Dec. 20, 2003 - Some Americans believe convicted juvenile sniper Lee Boyd Malvo should face the death penalty, according to a poll by ABC News. 52 per cent of respondents say Malvo should get life in prison with no chance of parole, while 37 per cent think he should be executed. Dec 20, 2003
Hussein Boosts Bush’s Numbers
(CPOD) Dec. 19, 2003 - The capture of Saddam Hussein benefited George W. Bush's numbers in the United States, according to a poll by NBC News and the Wall Street Journal. On Dec. 13, 52 per cent of respondents approved of the president's performance. The next day, after the deposed Iraqi leader was detained, the number changed to 58 per cent. Dec 19, 2003
Hussein’s Capture Raises Political and Legal Questions
Mario Canseco As the image of a bearded Saddam Hussein made its way around the world last weekend, viewers began to ponder what effect the so-called "ace of spades" would have on the 2004 presidential race. Dec 19, 2003
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