Crime, Justice, Police
Fewer than 1 in 10 support the early prison release scheme
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 7–11 August 2026, reveals deep public opposition to the early prison release scheme alongside persistent dissatisfaction with the broader criminal justice system.
Politics
Survey
Britons lack confidence in the thoroughness, independence and likelihood of disciplinary action from the Metropolitan Police investigation into Downing Street parties
Crime, Justice, Police
Survey
Almost half of UK adults expect crime in the UK to go up over the next year
Society
Survey
Police seen as best at providing advice and guidance by the British public, but much less effective at protecting people online
Scotland
Publication
Switching to an alternative survey method to assess crime levels in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic
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