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Q.8c

CONFIDENTIAL

Annex D (Page 10)

Major reasons for supporting (Unaided answers)

It prevents re-offences

It keeps offenders away from gangs

It has a deterrent effect

It helps the offenders to turn a new leaf

It protects life and property of citizens

Percentage

47

27

18

16

10

(Base Number of respondents)

(729)

36

Major reasons for not supporting (Unaided answers) Percentage It is an infringement of personal

liberty

Offenders have been imprisoned/received

enough punishment

The period of supervision is too long It inhibits the turning of a new leaf

(Base Number of respondents)

22

15

11

(166)

Some people say that it is too harsh to impose the limitations of activities of these people by the law, because the measures represent a severe curtailment on the personal liberty of those affected. Do you agree or disagree with this saying?

Answers given

Strongly agree

Slightly agree

Neither

Slightly disagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know/no comment

(Base Number of respondents)

Percentage

5

20

6

46

13

11

(101)

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