Issue: Death PenaltyRSS

terrorism_maskup
(05/03/07) -

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.

terrorism_mask
(04/25/07) -

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.

death-penalty
(04/11/07) -

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.

death-penalty
(02/21/07) -

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.

france_building
(02/21/07) -

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.

terrorism_maskup
(02/16/07) -

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.

us_ohio_sunset
(02/03/07) -

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.

death-penalty
(01/25/07) -

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.

abortion
(01/17/07) -

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.

death-penalty
(01/04/07) -

Death Penalty Support Low in Kentucky

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in the Bluegrass State prefer other forms of punishment to the death penalty, according to a poll by the University of Kentucky Survey Research Center. 67.7 per cent of respondents would choose imprisonment for people convicted of aggravated murder.