Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

All depends on the crime. I believe people can rehabilitate. But I also believe that by making bad decisions you should lose some privileges

Yes, I believe everyone has the right to run for office because people commit crimes regularly, whether they are minor or major. People should have the right to run for office because humans change, and we don’t stay criminals forever.

I think it depends on the severity of the crime. For more serious indictable offences (assault with a weapon) I don't think they should be.

If they have nad a record of doing criminal behaviour no but they should still be able to run if they have 2 or less

I think that it should be allowed: 1) if it was a wrong conviction 2) they should not be held with that one image in their life 3) if it has been atleast 5 years after the conviction

if they have changed

As long as the servers there sentence and it has been 8 years since

yes if it was a long time ago

It depends how severe the crime was.

Depends how bad the crime is

It depends on the crime, if it is a petty crime then they should be allowed to run, but if it is a major crime, no

Sure a a long as they are not evil

Depends on when the crime was, and what the person has done and said about it.

Yes, but only Trudeau

It depends on the person. If they have shown no remorse, they should not be allowed because they have not learned from their mistakes and should be banned from participating in any political activity. This is because others would depend on their lives for one person who can make them do something dangerous. If the person was truly sorry, doing well and learned from their mistakes, I think they should be allowed. It would show that everyone deserves a second chance.

as long as they finished there sentence for over 5 years

it depends on what they have done and how they served their time making up for the crime

Depends of the crime, any kind of fraud or tricking/using people to there own power

depends on their crime and their story

Yes, as long as they have repented from their crime and understand the severity of what they have done.

depends on the nature of crime and co operation with the justice system

If it’s an accusation, but hasn’t been confirmed they should still get to run. And the crime should be like 10 years ago atleast.

Depends how long ago the crime was and how dangerous it was.

If they have been pardoned

Depends on the crime, what they did to rectify it and the changes they made to move forward

depends on the crime, if its murder or drug trafficking then no but if its like theft or or something minor then theu can run for office.

Yes. Only if all crimes have been pardoned

Hate crime is not a crime.

Yes, as long as the politician has good ideas for when he becomes Prime Minister

As long as they can prove they have been rehabilitated and the crime was not extreme.

as long as they can show their true intentions

I believe in giving everyone a second chance, thus in my opinion if the crime did not harm another being then i believe they should be alowed to run.

No, unless they were found not-guilty of said crime

All politicians are just greasey scum bags, so no it doesn't really matter, just want more money, so I don’t really care

Only if it is a non violent crime like a first offence when you’re sixteen like a small speeding violation

if a child molester or sexual crime then no

Yes. But their record has to made public. What the crime was !

No, only if there's substantial amounts of evidence available.

no depending on how big of a deal the crime is

As long as the politician realizes what they did wrong

Yes, if they finish their sentence, weren't in office while crime was committed, and it wasn't a major felony

Yes, as long as it wasn't a serious or violent crime

it depends on the crime, if its an assult,murder or any other crime along that train of thought then, yes. if its a petty theft and he served his time ? then sure but keep on eye on them.

No, if we are to be held accountable for our crimes then a potential leader should be as well.

yes, only if it was a small one like drunk driving or something like that

Yes, as long as the crime was minor and was not recent

as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and as long as the crime was not committed while in office and as long as they have finished serving their sentence and and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime under the same circumstances as anyone else under the law they should not lose their seat in office but should have an acting person put in their place for the duration of their trial.

if the crime was something small like public urination or something they can but if its murder or robbery no

Yes if a pardon has been granted. No for violent, drug or sex related offences

Depends on what they do

If they have changed they're ways then yes

it depends on how long ago the person had been convicted and for what they were convicted for.

Yes, as long as they finished their sentence, and the crime was not committed in office, and as long as it isn't a felony, violent, financial or sexual crimes

as long as they finished serving their sentence and depending on the severity of there crime seek help before running

Only if crime is not serious and they have served their sentence

it really depends on what the crime was.

HIGHLY circumstantial.

Yes, as long as they have received a pardon, they publicly disclose their crime, and if it is not murder, a sexual crime or a financial crime.

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and they have finished their sentence.

Yes, but only if they received amnesty or has served their sentence and/or paid all of their fines

Yes, as long as the politician has received amnesty, if not, then after they have served their sentence and/or paid all of their fines.

Yes, if they received amnesty or has served their sentence and/or paid all of their fines

Yes, as long as their convictions are made public knowledge.

Yes, as long as it was a felony, violent,financial, serial crime, or they are under investigation for one of thoes crimes

Yes, no financial, violent, extortion, or sexual crimes

yes, unless it was a felony

Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while they were in office, and their sentence has been served.

yes but no if it was a felony