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Response rates from 77.7k UK voters.

88%
Yes
12%
No
81%
Yes
12%
No
4%
Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security
0%
No, but reduce their sentences
2%
Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @8SQV9TVanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes if it was legally obtained and if it doesn’t threaten our national security

 @9Q63578answered…5mos5MO

Whistleblowers need protecting once validated. National security needs to be protected but there needs to be an elected independent body or jury to decide what is threatening to national security. Not government.

 @9GHFFBNanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only if the information pertains to breach of UK laws, or international treaties/agreements/laws/organisations the UK is party to

 @9G5MCLJanswered…1yr1Y

Whistleblowers should be protected. If the information was obtained illegally, sentence them but with reduced sentences. If the information does threaten national security, it depends on the situation whether they are protected or not.

 @9DLN48Banswered…1yr1Y

It would depend a lot on the specific instances. Whistle blowing deemed unnecessary should have consequences

 @9PXZW99answered…6mos6MO

It depends what they are blowing the whistle on. Those reporting things such as abuse in care homes should certainly be protected.

 @9PRKV7Lanswered…6mos6MO

Yes - as long as sufficient evidence is supplied and the company is found guilty of the illegal activity