Jan Emms, 73, from Bedford, who was 19 when she played in the side, said she was thrilled they were "finally getting the recognition we thoroughly deserve".

Beyond straightforward questions of information, citizens must be able to discuss multiple perspectives, weigh outcomes and deliberate thoroughly before casting their votes.

The survey did not cover how thoroughly these policies are implemented, or their success rate.

"Parole reviews are undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care. Protecting the public is our number one priority," he added.

It said it would "thoroughly" examine the cases if more details were provided.