International findings:

• A substantial majority in all markets agree there should be minimal government intervention in the choices that adults make about buying legal products and services
  
• Seven out of ten people believe that in a democracy the government should protect freedom of choice for consumers
  
• Three times as many people agree than disagree that they are fed up with people interfering in their life
  
• Ten times as many people agree than disagree that policy makers should take into account the views of consumers when deciding on the regulation of lifestyle choices
• Seven out of ten people think policy makers don’t spend enough time listening to the views of consumers before proposing new regulations
• A substantial majority believe that governments should avoid intervening with these newer tech-enabled businesses (like Uber, Airbnb and Netflix) where possible to ensure consumers have the greatest possible choice of services