2. Methodology and Technical Details
This is the third wave of research for an ongoing Ipsos survey:
Current fieldwork period: April 2-6, 2015
The first wave was conducted February 21-24, 2014
The second wave was conducted December 2-6, 2014
The current survey interviewed a national sample of 1,005 adults
The first wave included 1,005 adults
The second wave included 1,004 adults
These slides also contain some data filtered on just those respondents reporting that they
know ‘A great deal’, ‘A fair amount’, or ‘ A little bit’ about the ICC at Q1 (cutting out those who
say they know ‘Nothing at all’). This reduced the filtered base size to 408, and is referred to in
the data as ‘Aware of ICC’ audience.
─ The first wave included 379 of these respondents
─ The second wave included 338 of these respondents
Weighting then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition
reflects that of the U.S. adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended
to approximate the sample universe.
Statistical margins of error are not applicable to online polls because they are based on samples
drawn from opt-in online panels, not on random samples that mirror the population within a
statistical probability ratio.
All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to
coverage error, and measurement error.
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3. Knowledge of International Criminal Court
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1.How much, if anything, would you say you know about the International Criminal Court?
2%
9%
30%
59%
A great deal
A fair amount
A little bit
Nothing at all
Base: All Respondents (n=1,005)
4. Knowledge of International Criminal Court- TREND
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1.How much, if anything, would you say you know about the International Criminal Court?
4%
8%
28%
60%
7%
8%
21%
64%
2%
9%
30%
59%
A great deal
A fair amount
A little bit
Nothing at all
Feb-14
Dec-14
Apr-15
5. Attitudes towards US participation in ICC
5Base: All Respondents (n=1,005); All at least aware of ICC (n=408)
31%
49%
64%
73%
20%
30%
53%
63%
20%
27%
7%
15%
9%
14%
41%
50%
14%
19%
47%
54%
62%
37%
27%
12%
39%
20%
34%
18%
34%
19%
Agree Disagree Don't know
The United States is currently a member of the
International Criminal Court
It is important for the United States to participate in
international organizations that support human rights
and that hold individuals accountable for mass atrocities
Joining international organizations concerned with
human rights and holding individuals accountable for
mass atrocities is a risk to the US because it could hurt
our autonomy
We should dedicate US resources (financial, military,
intelligence, etc) to international organizations that
support human rights and that hold individuals
accountable for mass atrocities
It is not in our best interests to dedicate US resources
(financial, military, intelligence, etc.) to supporting
international organizations that support human rights
and that hold individuals accountable for mass atrocities
2. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the statements
ALL
Aware of ICC
ALL
Aware of ICC
ALL
Aware of ICC
ALL
Aware of ICC
ALL
Aware of ICC
6. Attitudes towards US participation in ICC-TREND
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28%
35%
31%
60%
60%
64%
24%
23%
20%
47%
48%
53%
21%
20%
20%
8%
6%
7%
11%
11%
9%
37%
40%
41%
18%
16%
14%
43%
45%
47%
64%
59%
62%
29%
29%
27%
39%
38%
39%
34%
36%
34%
36%
35%
34%
Agree Disagree Don't know
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
2. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the statements
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
The United States is currently a member of the
International Criminal Court
It is important for the United States to participate in
international organizations that support human rights
and that hold individuals accountable for mass
atrocities
Joining international organizations concerned with
human rights and holding individuals accountable for
mass atrocities is a risk to the US because it could hurt
our autonomy
We should dedicate US resources (financial, military,
intelligence, etc) to international organizations that
support human rights and that hold individuals
accountable for mass atrocities
It is not in our best interests to dedicate US resources
(financial, military, intelligence, etc.) to supporting
international organizations that support human rights
and that hold individuals accountable for mass
atrocities
7. Joining the International Criminal Court
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37%
23%
40%
50%
26%
24%
The US should become more
involved in or fully join the ICC
The US should not join the ICC
Don't know
All
Aware of ICC
3. The International Criminal Court (ICC)is the world’s only permanent international tribunal created by a treaty for the
purpose of investigating and prosecuting war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity (mass atrocities). Currently, 122
countries are members of the International Criminal Court. The United States formally announced in 2002 that it would not
become a member of the International Criminal Court for a multitude of reasons, including questions about the court’s
jurisdiction and structure.
Some people believe that the US should become more involved in or fully join the ICC so that we can use our considerable
power, influence, and resources to support the important efforts of the Court to pursue individuals who have committed mass
atrocities (when the perpetrator’s own country’s courts have failed to do so)
Some people believe that the US should not join the ICC because it compromises our sovereignty as a nation, and because our
standing in the world means our military personnel and civilian officials might be prosecuted via the ICC for political reasons
Which of these statements comes closer to your personal opinion?
Base: All Respondents (n=1,005); All at least aware of ICC (n=408)
8. Joining the International Criminal Court - TREND
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34%
24%
42%
37%
25%
38%
37%
23%
40%
The US should become more involved in
or fully join the ICC
The US should not join the ICC
Don't know
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
3. The International Criminal Court (ICC)is the world’s only permanent international tribunal created by a treaty for the purpose of
investigating and prosecuting war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity (mass atrocities). Currently, 122 countries are members of
the International Criminal Court. The United States formally announced in 2002 that it would not become a member of the International
Criminal Court for a multitude of reasons, including questions about the court’s jurisdiction and structure.
Some people believe that the US should become more involved in or fully join the ICC so that we can use our considerable power, influence,
and resources to support the important efforts of the Court to pursue individuals who have committed mass atrocities (when the
perpetrator’s own country’s courts have failed to do so)
Some people believe that the US should not join the ICC because it compromises our sovereignty as a nation, and because our standing in
the world means our military personnel and civilian officials might be prosecuted via the ICC for political reasons
Which of these statements comes closer to your personal opinion?
9. Attitudes towards US participation in ICC
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43%
53%
26%
35%
32%
47%
24%
39%
20%
28%
31%
42%
26%
31%
29%
32%
37%
19%
43%
24%
42%
22%
46%
28%
Agree Disagree Don't knowThe US should continue to dedicate
moderate resources to supporting some
actions of the ICC without formally
joining, such as by providing satellite
photos if our satellites are passing an
area of interest to the ICC
Joining the ICC would compromise
America's sovereignty as a nation
The US should become more engaged
and involved in the ICC without
becoming a member by making all forms
of our vast governmental resources
available to support the work of the ICC
The US should become a full member of
the International Criminal Court and
robustly support all of its work.
4. For each of the statements below, please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the
statement.
ALL
Aware of ICC
Base: All Respondents (n=1,005); All at least aware of ICC (n=408)
ALL
Aware of ICC
ALL
Aware of ICC
ALL
Aware of ICC
10. Attitudes towards US participation in ICC- TREND
10
44%
47%
43%
26%
28%
26%
28%
31%
32%
22%
25%
24%
19%
18%
20%
31%
30%
31%
29%
27%
26%
31%
32%
29%
37%
35%
37%
43%
41%
43%
43%
41%
42%
47%
43%
46%
Agree Disagree Don't know
4. For each of the statements below, please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the
statement.
The US should continue to dedicate
moderate resources to supporting
some actions of the ICC without
formally joining, such as by providing
satellite photos if our satellites are
passing an area of interest to the ICC
Joining the ICC would compromise
America's sovereignty as a nation
The US should become more engaged
and involved in the ICC without
becoming a member by making all
forms of our vast governmental
resources available to support the
work of the ICC
The US should become a full member
of the International Criminal Court and
robustly support all of its work.
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
All-Feb 2014
All-Dec 2014
All-April 2015
11. Palestinian Membership in the Courts
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24%
28%
15%
34%
30%
36%
18%
16%
All
Aware of ICC
Advances
Neutral/No impact
Hinders
Don't know
5A. As you may have heard, on April 1st, 2015 Palestine officially became a member of the International
Criminal Court (ICC). This membership makes it possible for both Israelis and Palestinians to be investigated
by the ICC for alleged international atrocity crimes.
Do you personally think Palestine’s membership at the ICC hinders or advances international justice?
Base: All Respondents (n=1,005); All at least aware of ICC (n=408)
12. Palestinian Membership in the Courts
12
19%
24%
20%
36%
24%
31% 28%
17%
Good Neutral/No
impact
Bad Don't know
All Aware of ICC
Short term impact on the peace
process
5B. Now that Palestine is a member, the ICC Prosecutor could investigate the summer 2014 Gaza conflict
involving rocket attacks against Israel by Hamas and the Israeli military action, could also investigate the
Israeli settlements.
Do you personally think a criminal investigation into these incidents would be good or bad for the peace
process in the short term? And the long term?
Base: All Respondents (n=1,005); All at least aware of ICC (n=408)
26%
22%
14%
38%35%
27%
19% 19%
Good Neutral/No
impact
Bad Don't know
All Aware of ICC
Long term impact on the peace
process
13. Palestinian Membership in the Courts
13
23%
24%
53%
30%
36%
34%
All
Aware of ICC
5C. Israel and the United States oppose Palestine’s ICC membership, arguing that Palestine’s membership will
harm the peace process. Others argue that justice is needed for long-term peace to occur, and the ICC will
help deter future violent conflicts.
Which of these comes closer to your own personal opinion?
Palestine’s ICC membership will harm the
peace process
Palestine’s ICC membership will help the
peace process
Don't know
Base: All Respondents (n=1,005); All at least aware of ICC (n=408)
14. Ipsos Contacts
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Clifford Young
President, US Ipsos Public Affairs
2020 K Street, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: +1 202.420.2016
eMail: clifford.young@ipsos.com
Julia Clark
Senior Vice President
222 S Riverside Plaza, Fifth Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: +1 312.526.4919
eMail: julia.clark@ipsos.com
Elizabeth Brashares
Research Manager
222 S Riverside Plaza, Fifth Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: +1 312.526.4744
eMail: elizabeth.brashares@ipsos.com
