SOL: Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey

Results for people of different ages

The courts should have the power to overturn laws made by pa

Patrliament should always have the final say

Can't choose

Not answered

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Northern Ireland Social Attitudes Survey - 1994

Year: 1994
Module: Civil_Liberties
Variable: LAWSAY

Question: Some say that the courts in the UK should have the power to overturn laws made by the Westminster parliament. Others say that parliament should always have the final say. Which comes closest to your view?

Index to tables on this page

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

Overall Results	%
The courts should have the power to overturn laws made by pa	41
Patrliament should always have the final say	33
Can't choose	24
Not answered	1

Table Index

Results for men and women	%
	Male	Female
The courts should have the power to overturn laws made by pa	42	40
Patrliament should always have the final say	38	29
Can't choose	19	30
Not answered	2	1

Table Index

Table Index

Results for people of different religions	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
The courts should have the power to overturn laws made by pa	52	33	48
Patrliament should always have the final say	20	42	35
Can't choose	28	24	13
Not answered	0	2	4

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