Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Death Penalty

Portia Gets Good Numbers in Jamaica
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Jamaica believe their current prime minister has performed well in leading the People's National Party (PNP), according to a poll by Market Research Services Ltd. Published in The Gleaner. 56 per cent of respondents think Portia Simpson Miller has done a good or very good job at the head of the party. Jun 18, 2007
Czech Republic Backs Death Penalty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Czech Republic are in favour of allowing capital punishment, according to a poll by CVVM. 58 per cent of respondents believe the death penalty should be legalized in the country, while 28 per cent disagree. Jun 16, 2007
U.S. Backs Death Penalty, Doubts Effect
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States support capital punishment but question its efficacy as a crime deterrent, according to a poll by RT Strategies for the Death Penalty Information Center. 62 per cent of respondents favour the death penalty for persons convicted of murder, but only 38 per cent think the prospect of capital punishment is likely to prevent potential murderers Jun 14, 2007
Americans Discuss Morally Acceptable Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of adults in the United States believe four specific behaviours are unprincipled, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 91 per cent of respondents believe married men and women having an affair is morally wrong, while 90 per cent feel the same way about polygamy. Jun 5, 2007
New Yorkers OK with Death Penalty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in New York believe capital punishment is correct in some instances, according to a poll by SurveyUSA released by WABC. 67 per cent of respondents think the state of New York should have a death penalty for those convicted of murder. May 7, 2007
Death Penalty Backed in Four Countries
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in several countries, including the United States and Mexico, support the death penalty, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 71 per cent of respondents in Mexico and 69 per cent in the U.S. back the idea of sentencing convicted murderers to death. May 4, 2007
Spaniards Content with Anti-Terror Measures
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Spain believe the European country's authorities are prepared to stop terrorism, according to a poll by Metroscopia published in ABC. 53 per cent of respondents think the necessary measures have been taken to avoid an attack similar to the one that occurred in 2004 in Madrid. May 3, 2007
ETA Did Not Plan Madrid Attacks, Say Spaniards
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Spain reject the idea that a separatist armed group was behind the attacks against Madrid's train system three years ago, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 61.6 per cent of respondents think Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) was not involved in the bombings. Apr 25, 2007
Support for Death Penalty Rises in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Brazilians believe capital punishment should be implemented again, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 55 per cent of respondents would vote to reinstate the death penalty in a referendum, up four points since last year. Apr 11, 2007
Chirac Surges as Term Nears End in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Jacques Chirac increased this month in France, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 46 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of their president, up five points since January. Feb 21, 2007
Most in Kansas Support the Death Penalty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Sunflower State believe capital punishment should be permitted, according to a poll by SurveyUSA released by KWCH-TV. 69 per cent of respondents support the death penalty. Feb 21, 2007
Spaniards Say ETA Did Not Plan Madrid Bombings
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Spain believe their country's most notorious armed group is not responsible for a deadly terrorist attack, according to a poll by Instituto Opina release by Cadena Ser. 53.4 per cent of respondents think Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) was not involved in the Madrid bombings. Feb 16, 2007
Ohio Supports Strickland on Execution Stay
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Buckeye state believe their governor was right to postpone three upcoming executions of death row inmates, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 60 per cent of respondents support Ted Strickland's decision to review each case before going forward. Feb 3, 2007
Peru Considers Death Penalty in Some Cases
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Peru's capital believe capital punishment would be suitable in specific circumstances, according to a poll by Apoyo published in El Comercio. 81 per cent of respondents in Lima would allow the death penalty for people convicted of raping young children. Jan 25, 2007
Support for Abortion Change at 60% in Portugal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Portuguese adults support an amendment to their country's pregnancy termination guidelines, according to a poll by Intercampus published in Publico. 60.1 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the proposal to ease abortion laws. Jan 17, 2007
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