Current Poll
Past Polls
Date: 10-9-2009 If you witnessed a crime, would you report it to the police?
Yes, always, it's the right thing to do
Yes, because it's a public duty
Probably, but it would depend on the crime and circumstances
No, I wouldn't want to risk getting involved in a court case
No, I would be afraid of witness intimidation
No, I don't trust the police to do anything about it
It is important for victims, justice and the good of society that people feel confident to come forward and report crimes, even when it may seem difficult. Remember, the police can't act on crimes without information. Thank you for your help.
Date: 27-5-2009 How did you come to visit the Cumbria Criminal Justice Board website?
I found the web address on a Board publication or at a Board event
I specifically used a search engine (e.g. Google) to find it
It saw it on a search engine results page and thought it might be interesting
It was recommended to me by someone else
I linked to it from another website
Date: 5-12-2008 Which of the following has had most impact on your impression of the Cumbria criminal justice system?
My personal experience
The experience of people that I know e.g. family & friends
What I see or hear in the local press and media
What I see or hear in the national press and media
Leaflets and publications that I have read
Information I have found on the Internet
Date: 11-4-2008 What is your general view of sentences imposed for crimes committed?
I think they tend to be too severe
I think they tend to be about right
I think they tend to be too soft
Date: 25-10-2007 How confident are you that the criminal justice system as a whole in Cumbria is effective in bringing offenders to justice?
Very confident
Fairly confident
Not very confident
Not at all confident
The criminal justice system starts with the police, through prosecution and defence counsel, the courts, prison and probation services. It includes support for victims and witnesses at all stages in the process.