More than 50% of respondents support criminal punishment for any cooperation with the occupation administrations - survey
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The majority of respondents (52%) support the introduction of criminal liability for any cooperation with the occupation administration, while 47% support punishment only for cooperation that led to serious consequences and crimes.
The majority of respondents to the sociological survey of the Rating group support an indefinite punishment for cooperation with the occupation administrations: deprivation of the right to hold public office and conduct economic activity, UNN reports .
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52% of respondents to the study in the context of "Russian armed aggression" believe that any cooperation with the occupation administrations is subject to criminal liability, 47% - only that which led to serious consequences and crimes.
The attitude of respondents to the issues of "collaboration activities" in the survey conducted by the Rating sociological group also revealed the following conclusions:
The most commonly cited collaboration activities were holding senior positions in the occupation authorities (50%), military service in the occupation armed forces (47%), participation in the organization of elections and referendums (46%), and service in law enforcement and judicial bodies (32%).
As well as holding any positions in the occupation local government.
The majority (66%) of respondents believe that for interacting with the occupation authorities, one should be restricted from holding certain positions. One-fourth believe that a fine is appropriate; 20% of respondents are in favor of restricting participation in public life.
According to 66% of respondents, the punishment for cooperation with the occupation administrations should be indefinite, meaning deprivation of the right to hold public office or conduct business. Only 30% believe that it should be limited in time.
61% of respondents believe that the degree and non-criminal forms of punishment for collaboration should be determined by the court. About a quarter believe that such decisions should be made by local authorities; community residents directly; and more than 20% - by victims and their relatives.
Recall
The majority of Ukrainians see a common future with the residents of the Russian-occupied territories in 2022 and 2014, and most are ready to discuss the format of this future, according to a poll.
