SOL: Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey

Results for people of different ages

Should the law allow civil servants in the minister's depart

Should civil servants be required by law to keep silent?

Can't choose

Not answered

Monday March 17, 2025

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Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey - 1994

Year: 1994
Module: Civil_Liberties
Variable: CSSILENT

Question: Suppose a cabinet minister gives false information to the Westminster parliament about an important national issues. Should …

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% of men and women
% of people of different ages
% of people of different religions.

Overall Results	%
Should the law allow civil servants in the minister's depart	78
Should civil servants be required by law to keep silent?	7
Can't choose	14
Not answered	1

Table Index

Results for men and women	%
	Male	Female
Should the law allow civil servants in the minister's depart	82	73
Should civil servants be required by law to keep silent?	6	8
Can't choose	11	17
Not answered	1	1

Table Index

Table Index

Results for people of different religions	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Should the law allow civil servants in the minister's depart	79	76	84
Should civil servants be required by law to keep silent?	5	8	8
Can't choose	16	14	8
Not answered	0	2	0

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