FSD3162 Finnish Perceptions of Justice: Citizens 2016

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[a1_1] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Property crime has increased in Finland in recent years

[a1_2] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Violent crime has increased in Finland in recent years

[a1_3] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Road accidents kill 2.5 times as many Finnish people per year as criminal homicide

[a1_4] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Violent crime constitutes less than 10% of all crimes in Finland

[a1_5] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? The perpetrators and victims of criminal homicide are usually strangers to each other

[a1_6] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Aggravated assault almost always leads to imprisonment or conditional imprisonment in Finland

[a1_7] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? A typical Finnish convict is a man with alcohol and drug abuse problems

[a1_8] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Community service is more efficient than imprisonment in reducing recidivism

[a1_9] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Aggravated rape almost always leads to imprisonment

[a1_10] In your opinion, is the following statement true or false? Criminal homicide rates are the lowest in countries with the most severe punishments

[a1a_d] A1a-d cards (the cards have been shown to a fifth of the respondents at random)

[a2_1] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Radio and TV news (also online)

[a2_2] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Other radio and TV programmes, such as documentaries and current affairs programmes

[a2_3] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Newspapers (also online)

[a2_4] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Evening papers/tabloids (also online)

[a2_5] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Tabloid headlines

[a2_6] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Conversations with friends and acquaintances

[a2_7] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Social media conversations

[a2_8] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Other internet sites

[a2_9] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Studies and reports

[a2_10] To what extent do you obtain information about crime and legal punishments from the following sources: Other sources

[a3_1] In your opinion, can people be trusted or is it so that you can never be too careful about people?

[a4_1] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The health care system

[a4_2] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: Courts

[a4_3] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The education system

[a4_4] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The police

[a4_5] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The Finnish Parliament

[a4_6] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The media (papers, radio, TV, etc.)

[a4_7] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: Prisons

[a4_8] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The social security system

[a4_9] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: The Defence Forces

[a4_10] On a scale from 0 to 10, how much do you personally trust in: Political parties

[a5_1] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Increasing the efficiency of family and youth intervention and youth work

[a5_2] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Building new prisons so that more offenders could be imprisoned

[a5_3] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Increasing the number of private security companies and security guards

[a5_4] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Increasing the efficiency of income transfers to reduce poverty

[a5_5] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Increasing video surveillance in public places

[a5_6] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Increasing the efficiency of substance abuse prevention and treatment

[a5_7] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Increasing the number of police officers

[a5_8] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Supporting children and youth with learning difficulties

[a5_9] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): Supporting ex-convicts in reintegrating into society

[a5_10] How would you distribute an extra 100 million euros in the state budget for the following crime prevention measures (%): I would cut the budget to save tax revenue

[a6_1] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Making an example of offenders

[a6_2] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Rehabilitation (including substance abuse rehabilitation) of offenders

[a6_3] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Influencing the offenders' antisocial attitudes

[a6_4] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Taking vengeance on offenders

[a6_5] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Educating offenders and preparing them for employment

[a6_6] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Maintaining a general respect of the law

[a6_7] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Compensating for the victim's economic losses and the pain and suffering caused by the offender

[a6_8] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Isolating dangerous criminals from society

[a6_9] What kind of objectives should criminal sanctions have in your opinion? Facilitating the encounter and mediation between the perpetrators and the victims

[a7_1] How often do you think courts of law mistakenly let guilty persons walk free?

[a8_1] How often do you think courts of law make just and unbiased decisions that are based on the available evidence?

[a9] How safe do you feel when you are walking alone in your neighbourhood in the evening?

[a10] How concerned are you about the development of crime in Finland in recent years?

[a11_1] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: Judges do not explain their decisions well enough to ordinary people

[a11_2] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: Judges too often make judgements in ways which ordinary people cannot accept

[a11_3] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: The average Finnish judge is detached from ordinary life

[a11_4] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: Finnish judges have a good grasp of society as a whole

[a11_5] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: Judges should isolate themselves from public opinion to remain impartial and unbiased

[a11_6] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: When considering a case, judges should not think about the public opinion, but only the characteristics of the case

[a11_7] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: It is inevitable that not all court decisions gain public support

[a11_8] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: If a criminal case noticeably stirs up emotions in public discussion, a judge should impose a harsher punishment

[a11_9] To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following: It is more important that a court decision is accepted by the public than that it is legally correct

[a12_1] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are the most important for a judge: He/she is a good listener

[a12_2] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she thinks critically

[a12_3] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she is unbiased and impartial

[a12_4] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she can see things from the victim's perspective

[a12_5] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she has expertise

[a12_6] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she is not influenced by personal advantage

[a12_7] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she is just

[a12_8] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she is stern

[a12_9] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she can see things from the suspect's perspective

[a12_10] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: He/she is aware of the public opinion

[a12_11] Name three characteristics from the following list that you think are important for a judge: Can't say / No response

[a13] Have you been a party or a witness in a criminal trial within the last five years?

[a14_1] What is your opinion on the following statement: Many offenders could have a normal, socially acceptable life if they got the support they needed and also tried to better themselves

[a14_2] What is your opinion on the following statement: Even the most difficult juvenile delinquents can change their ways

[a14_3] What is your opinion on the following statement: After offenders have served their sentences, they should be able to start with a clean slate

[a14_4] What is your opinion on the following statement: Most criminals are so hardened that they have no hope of a normal, socially acceptable life

[a14_5] What is your opinion on the following statement: Every offender, regardless of the severity of the crime, should have the possibility of rehabilitation and treatment

[a15_1] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Tax rates

[a15_2] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Social security level

[a15_3] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Healthcare budgeting

[a15_4] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: The price of alcohol

[a15_5] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Pension levels

[a15_6] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Severity of criminal sanctions

[a15_7] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Education budgeting

[a15_8] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: Treatment guidelines

[a15_9] To what extent should the public opinion affect decisions concerning the following: The salaries of members of Parliament

[b1_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b1_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b1_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b1_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b1_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Less than 3 months

[b1_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b1_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b1_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b1_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b1_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b1_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b1_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b1_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b1_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b1_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b1_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b1_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b1_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b1_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b1_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b1_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b1_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b1_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Mediation

[b1_24] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: Less than 1,000 euros

[b1_25] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: 1,000-5,000 euros

[b1_26] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: 5,000-10,000 euros

[b1_27] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: More than 10,000 euros

[b1_28] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Roope (violence in a public space)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b1a_1] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b1a_2] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b1a_3] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b1b_1] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The victim did not want the offender to be sentenced to imprisonment?

[b1b_2] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender repents and has apologised to the victim?

[b1b_3] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was young - under 18 years of age?

[b1b_4] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender had under-age children to look after?

[b1b_5] THE CASE OF ROOPE: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The victim's pain and suffering was compensated with enough money?

[b2_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b2_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b2_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b2_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b2_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Less than 3 months

[b2_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b2_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b2_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b2_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b2_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b2_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b2_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b2_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b2_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b2_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b2_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b2_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b2_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b2_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b2_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b2_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b2_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b2_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Mediation

[b2_24] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: Less than 1,000 euros

[b2_25] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: 1,000-5,000 euros

[b2_26] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: 5,000-10,000 euros

[b2_27] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: More than 10,000 euros

[b2_28] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b2a_1] THE CASE OF TONI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b2a_2] THE CASE OF TONI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b2a_3] THE CASE OF TONI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b3_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b3_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? If you choose many that means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b3_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b3_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b3_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Less than 3 months

[b3_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b3_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b3_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b3_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b3_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b3_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b3_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b3_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b3_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b3_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b3_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b3_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b3_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b3_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b3_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b3_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b3_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b3_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Mediation

[b3_24] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means... Compensation for pain and suffering: Less than 1,000 euros

[b3_25] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means... Compensation for pain and suffering: 1,000-5,000 euros

[b3_26] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means... Compensation for pain and suffering: 5,000-10,000 euros

[b3_27] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means... Compensation for pain and suffering: More than 10,000 euros

[b3_28] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b3a_1] THE CASE OF JARKKO: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b3a_2] THE CASE OF JARKKO: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b3a_3] THE CASE OF JARKKO: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b4_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b4_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b4_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b4_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b4_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Less than 3 months

[b4_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b4_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b4_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b4_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b4_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b4_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b4_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b4_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b4_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b4_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b4_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b4_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b4_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b4_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b4_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b4_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b4_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b4_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Mediation

[b4_24] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: Less than 1,000 euros

[b4_25] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: 1,000-5,000 euros

[b4_26] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: 5,000-10,000 euros

[b4_27] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Compensation for pain and suffering: More than 10,000 euros

[b4_28] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Antti (domestic violence)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b4a_1] THE CASE OF ANTTI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b4a_2] THE CASE OF ANTTI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b4a_3] THE CASE OF ANTTI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b5_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b5_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b5_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b5_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b5_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Less than 3 months

[b5_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b5_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b5_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b5_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b5_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b5_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b5_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b5_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b5_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b5_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b5_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b5_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b5_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b5_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b5_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b5_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b5_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b5_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b5a_1] THE CASE OF KRISTIAN: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b5a_2] THE CASE OF KRISTIAN: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b5a_3] THE CASE OF KRISTIAN: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b5a_4] THE CASE OF KRISTIAN: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender suffering from substance abuse problems was sentenced to substance abuse rehabilitation with added monitoring

[b6_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b6_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b6_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b6_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b6_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Less than 3 months

[b6_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b6_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b6_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b6_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b6_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b6_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b6_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b6_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b6_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b6_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b6_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b6_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b6_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b6_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b6_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b6_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b6_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b6_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Pertti (tax evasion)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b6a_1] THE CASE OF PERTTI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b6a_2] THE CASE OF PERTTI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b6a_3] THE CASE OF PERTTI: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b7_1] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. No sanction

[b7_2] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling half a month's net income at the most

[b7_3] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling 0.5-1.5 months' net income

[b7_4] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. A fine totalling more than 1.5 months' net income

[b7_5] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: Under 3 months

[b7_6] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: 3-12 months

[b7_7] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Conditional imprisonment: More than 12 months

[b7_8] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: Less than 70 hours

[b7_9] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: 70-120 hours

[b7_10] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Community service: More than 120 hours

[b7_11] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: Less than 2 months

[b7_12] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: 2-3 months

[b7_13] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Monitoring sentence: More than 3 months

[b7_14] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 1-4 months

[b7_15] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 months

[b7_16] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 8-11 months

[b7_17] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 12-23 months

[b7_18] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 2 years - 2 years and 11 months

[b7_19] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 3 years - 4 years and 11 months

[b7_20] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 5-8 years

[b7_21] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: 9-12 years

[b7_22] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Imprisonment: More than 12 years

[b7_23] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Driving ban, total duration in months from the day of the offence

[b7_24] Which of the following sanctions would you impose on Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)? Choosing multiple sanctions means that you would use all of them. Can't say / No response

[b7b_1] THE CASE OF RAIJA: Mark the duration of the driving ban in months:

[b7a_1] THE CASE OF RAIJA: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment with additional community service?

[b7a_2] THE CASE OF RAIJA: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced partly to conditional imprisonment and a shorter term of imprisonment?

[b7a_3] THE CASE OF RAIJA: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender was sentenced to conditional imprisonment, but with stricter supervision?

[b7a_4] THE CASE OF RAIJA: Would you consider a lighter punishment instead of imprisonment if: The offender suffering from substance abuse problems was sentenced to substance abuse rehabilitation with added monitoring

[b8_1] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Roope (violence in a public space)?

[b8_2] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Toni (sexual intercourse with a child)?

[b8_3] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Jarkko (sexual intercourse with a sleeping person and by force)?

[b8_4] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Antti (domestic violence)?

[b8_5] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Kristian (import and sale of cocaine)?

[b8_6] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Pertti (tax evasion)?

[b8_7] Let's assume that the state wanted to change the usual sanction for a crime. Do you think that a change in the usual sanction is needed: In the case of Raija (driving under the influence of alcohol)?

[c1] Gender (marked by the interviewer)

[c2] How old are you?

[c3] What is your marital status?

[c4_1] How many people in the following age group live in your household, including yourself? 0-14 years

[c4_2] How many people in the following age group live in your household, including yourself? 15-24 years

[c4_3] How many people in the following age group live in your household, including yourself? 25-74 years

[c4_4] How many people in the following age group live in your household, including yourself? Over 75 years

[c5] What is the highest level of education you have attained? (Meaning that you have a certificate of the education or other proof of finishing your studies.)

[c6] How many years in total have you been in school or studied full-time or part-time? (The years represent full-time studying, part-time studies are calculated to represent full-time studies.)

[c7] Which of the following best describes your current situation?

[c8] What is your current or latest occupation?

[c9] Have you or someone in your household been a victim of theft or violence in the last five years?

[c9a] How many times?

[c10] What is the total net income (income after taxes) in your household per month, including all the persons living in the household? If you do not know exact figures, give an estimate

[c11] If you think about the total income of your household, is covering expenses with this income:

[c12] Some people do not vote in elections for some reason or another. Did you vote in the last parliamentary elections in April 2015?

[c13] Which party did you vote for?

[c14] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party would you vote for?

[c15_1] How important are the following values for you: POWER (i.e. authority, wealth, power in society)

[c15_2] How important are the following values for you: ACHIEVEMENT (i.e. success, ability, ambition, diligence, achieving goals, influence over people and events)

[c15_3] How important are the following values for you: HEDONISM (i.e. satisfying desires, indulging, enjoying life)

[c15_4] How important are the following values for you: STIMULATION (i.e. adventures, taking risks, a varied and exciting life)

[c15_5] How important are the following values for you: SELF-DIRECTION (i.e. creativity, freedom, curiosity, independence, choosing your own goals)

[c15_6] How important are the following values for you: UNIVERSALISM (i.e. accepting differences, beauty of nature and arts, social justice, helping those in need, equality, environmental protection)

[c15_7] How important are the following values for you: BENEVOLENCE (i.e. helping your fellow man, loyalty, trustworthiness, friendship)

[c15_8] How important are the following values for you: TRADITION (i.e. respecting traditional customs, humility, accepting your share in life, religiousness, modesty, calmness)

[c15_9] How important are the following values for you: CONFORMITY (i.e. obedience, respect for elders, self-discipline, politeness)

[c15_10] How important are the following values for you: SECURITY (i.e. national security, family safety, social order, cleanliness, reciprocity of favours)

[bv1_lk] Statistical grouping of municipalities 2016

[bv2] The respondent's region of residence (NUTS3)

[bv3] Major region (NUTS2 + capital area)

[bv4] Weight variable

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