UK public's concerns, perceptions and understanding of corruption
Findings from a nationally representative survey exploring the UK public’s concerns, perceptions and understanding of corruption.
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The Home Office commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct a nationally representative survey. This survey took place between 28 March and 2 April 2025 and surveyed 2,293 UK individuals aged 16 and over.
The survey aimed to understand public concerns about corruption, including concern about the possibility of corruption within the public sector, the impact of corrupt actors from abroad on UK life, and the possibility of UK actors facilitating the actions of corrupt actors from abroad. It also examined how frequently they believe corrupt behaviours occur, how the public defines corruption, and how often behaviours that constitute bribery might be seen as acceptable. Additionally, the survey explored views on who holds responsibility for preventing bribery and assessed confidence in the government’s response to corruption risks.
This report presents the findings of this survey.