Overview

• Nearly half of respondents (49%) say people take offence too readily, while 36% feel constrained discussing race and 32% on immigration and religious extremism
• Older white non-graduates report the highest levels of self-censorship, with 48% holding back remarks on race and 43% on immigration
• Women (34%), ethnic minorities (45%) and non-Christians (45%) are most likely to advocate for greater sensitivity in public discourse compared with 29% overall
• Avoiding offence or sparking arguments is the main motivator for self-censorship, and safety fears deter 25% from religious discussions and 17% from political topics
• A core 37% cohort anxious about rapid social change reports the greatest restrictions on voicing opinions on race, immigration, asylum and religious extremism