In 2010 the Conservative government introduced a crime bill which would kill the so-called faint hope clause that allows some people serving life sentences to apply for parole after 15 years (instead of the usual 25 common for first-degree murder and other life sentence convictions). Opponents of the crime bill argue that extended prison sentences are cruel and will cost the government tens of millions of dollars per year.Proponents argue that 15 years is too short of a prison term for people serving life sentences.
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@4P5TBKJ4yrs4Y
There are too many instances where poor, uneducated, lose when having a bad lawyer appointed to them. Also bad 'expert' witness testimony, poor police investigation, many mitigating circumstances have proven lately [cops lying in court]. Life is precious, to take one is a tragedy, to take two and be wrong has led to a shrug of the shoulders from authority. Let the majority decide.
@584DVFT4yrs4Y
Reinstate forced labor so they at least offset the cost of internment to the taxpayer.
@5393P4V4yrs4Y
Prisoners are human too. A society that run charties for animal welfare should do treat a human with compassion.
@4XK7BB24yrs4Y
perhaps, but ending jails is a must. it is inhumane. these people need mental health help, not physical and mental torture. even if they are insane and need to be strapped down 24/7, jail conditions are medieval and horrible.
@98WHVMZConservative2yrs2Y
They should go to fortnite battle match and one who wins gets to leave jail.
@B2STF4QConservative2mos2MO
hmmm this is a very cool and fun topic
@B2STBFV2mos2MO
yes I think this would be amazing In the realm of corrections and rehabilitation, traditional methods have long been the norm. However, as society evolves and the world undergoes continuous change, so too should our approaches to rehabilitation. One intriguing and unconventional proposal is to hold a Fortnite battle match, where prisoners compete in a virtual arena, and the victor earns the opportunity to leave jail. This radical idea might seem far-fetched, yet it offers a unique way to address rehabilitation, promote skill development, and incentivize good behavior.
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@B2STF2NConservative2mos2MO
this is why I quit to many sweats
@B2STF4QConservative2mos2MO
I think this would be very great since Fortnite is a great game and its very helpful in real life situations
@B2STF2NConservative2mos2MO
I much agree to your statement you have some stunning points and I will be agreeing with your vote because I also think that Fortnite is very helpful in real life because if you were to get mugged on the street you could full box and double pump the robber for the vic Roy
@B2STF2NConservative2mos2MO
calc is short for calculator I'm just using slang guys
@4RHKNK84yrs4Y
No. I think the entire parole system needs to be looked at. Sentences are too lenient and criminals are released too soon. Parole should be considered only for exceptionally well adjusted and productive inmates not people given life sentences. Life sentences should be for life, you die in prison.
@57LPWS94yrs4Y
no, life is life. Bring back public trials and corporal punishment and watch the crime rate drop!
@54B7FZY4yrs4Y
yes BUT death penalty should be brought back for heinous crimes even if under influence of a substance. Mental illness should not ever be an excuse in these crimes.
@4X9MSY34yrs4Y
prison systems don't help our community we shouldn't try to forget the problem and lock humans away, but rather enforce rehabilitation programs not "correctional" systems
@4P2GF3W4yrs4Y
Life is hard. People make mistakes, forgive
@9F7JWQS2yrs2Y
If it’s proven they’ve made changes to themselves, unless theyre a multiple time offender with little to chance of change
@9DYV2PR2yrs2Y
I don't have an idea about this.
@9CBTBW32yrs2Y
Yes, individual cases should at minimum be reviewed but under careful scrutiny and with the knowledge that their release and potential to commit crime again is now the responsibility of those who released the criminal.
@98YDFDC2yrs2Y
Yes, we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners and provide a strict psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society.
@93BTT663yrs3Y
@938Q3V53yrs3Y
depends why they murdered the person
@8VCR55S4yrs4Y
depends on the reason for killing
@8SCBVPC4yrs4Y
Depending on the reason for the murder.
@8S7DRZV4yrs4Y
yes, depending on what they did
@8NT8LSD4yrs4Y
@B4P27XC14hrs14H
No to stay in custody until the parent passes that they took the life from. Because their loved one will never come back. Unless it was an accidental death then that’s different but murder. Is murder
@B4NLL6DNew Democratic1 day1D
Life sentences shouldn't be eligible for parole. If you're serving multiple life sentences, then you shouldn't be eligible for the first 25 years.
@B4LB24P5 days5D
depends on why they did it, if its for fun then keep them in if they had a good reason then let them
@B4HGJRB1wk1W
i think it shoed be 10 years bc lets say someone kills or raps your frend or chiled youed probly want to kill them to.
@B4HF82Q1wk1W
yes, and provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society, but if their first degree murder was such a massacre they don't deserve anything.
@B48SZ5F3wks3W
Yes but 15 years is too low and they still need to pass tests to ensure they are no longer an issue to society.
@B47KN6S3wks3W
Yes, but only if it was a single murder, and only provided a strict psychological evaluation done by a panel of nonbiased experts shows they are no longer a threat to society. Anyone who has committed more than one murder should not be eligible for this
@B472W3C3wks3W
Depends on the circumstances of the first degree murder, if it was self defence or a good reason then yes.
@B46TQHL3wks3W
This should be a case by case basis, and not a flat rule in either direction. Some offenders, with adequate rehabilitation and psych evals, would be permissible to re-enter society. Some, however, would not.
@B45SGLP3wks3W
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation every 3 years to make sure they are no longer a threat and are actually working towards becoming a functionning and non-dangerous member of society
@B43SXTX 4wks4W
Require strict criteria for parole eligibility, such as demonstrated rehabilitation, remorse, and a low risk of reoffending.
Increase parole eligibility to 20–25 years instead of 15, to balance justice and rehabilitation.
Allow parole hearings but with strong victim and family involvement, ensuring their voices are heard in the decision-making process.
Use life without parole for extreme cases, such as serial killings or crimes involving extreme cruelty.
@B43S6GL4wks4W
honestly id rather my taxes are not paying for some psychopaths liver treatment when he reaches the age of 90. so im fine that we dont have definite life sentences
@B42F5YS4wks4W
Yes, provided a review of the crime. If it was premediated as a way to get out of an abusive relationship, then the person is very unlikely to reoffend.
@B3ZNKFH4wks4W
Not always. Courts should be given deference spanning from several years, to life, to the death penalty.
@B3ZLM7K4wks4W
I feel like the answer to that question depends on the nature of the crime. Do I believe a gang member killing another gang member should serve the same sentence as a wife beater who murdered his innocent wife? Absolutely not.
@B3Z9BFH4wks4W
I would say it depends on the circumstance if a father has a daughter that was raped and killed by an adult, and her father killed the man who did it and the father got arrested. then yes I think he should be eligible for parole after 15 years.
@B3WKY7R1mo1MO
No, but if thoroughly cleared as no longer being a danger to society, after 20-25 years would be reasonable in my opinion.
@B3QNMWT1mo1MO
Someone in prison for any type of murder should never be released. However, if they are truly repentant and strive to be a better person they should be entitled to less strenuous incarceration. They could also help other inmates with bettering themselves to reduce recidivism.
@B3MY9V31mo1MO
no I think if a prisoner unalives someone they should stay in jail for much longer than 15 years. maybe something around 20-30 years.
@B3GSJ8Q2mos2MO
i feel like if there is 1 count of first degree murderer then they should be released but if there is more counts then they should stay
@B3G3G6R2mos2MO
I think if it was a justified decision yes but if it was a hate crime or just a murder for murder no
@B3DVJ2F2mos2MO
Yes but only after 20-50 years and are on parole 24/7 and have gone through strict psychological evaluation and do community service and are no longer a threat to society
@B3C7QLS2mos2MO
I feel like no, because if there's not other reasons why or if he didn't have anymore crimes he should get 8years and a 6 month probation
@B3C7LQR2mos2MO
I think it depends if the prisoners genuinely have something wrong with them, but if they’ve shown that they have changed their ways, then I do agree with letting them be eligible for parole after 15 years
@B39YWBH2mos2MO
No, the family of the victim has to live with the consequences of the murder's actions for the rest of their lives, why shouldn't the murderer?
@B39J9Q92mos2MO
Psychological analysis should be considered to determine rehabilitation is possible for possible parole
@B38KNQ6New Democratic2mos2MO
Yes, but only after a strict psychological evaluation has been performed showing they’re no longer a threat to society and they’ve showed interest in rehabilitation
@B36LMM72mos2MO
If a life sentence has no chance of being liberated. Execute that prisoner. Do that until crime rates lower. If they raise, implement that measurement again
@B367BY42mos2MO
depends on what case is being discussed. If one man kills a pedophile because that person sexually assaulted one of his children, then I don't think he is necessarily a threat to society to begin with. In other more general cases the answer is that a prisoner shouldn't be let out of jail, rather they should show that they are being rehabilitated into society and be gradually given more freedom until they are fully reintegrated.
@B32RJJ42mos2MO
Depends on why they killed the person, self defense, if they killed the person because were a rapist or pedo LET THEM FREEE
@B32PVGZNew Democratic2mos2MO
Should not be an automatic law! Should provide more mental health and rehabilitation programs, should be considered on case by case basis after in-depth psychological assessment!
@B322S5D2mos2MO
No prisoners should not be allowed parole after 15 years it should be decided when they get they're sentence..
@B322MFJ2mos2MO
yes, depending on the violence of the crime, prisoners should be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years unless the crime is repulsive then they should not get a chance.
Depends on how many crimes were committed beforehand and if they have a psychological evaluation that shows they are not a threat to society
@B2ZC6HQ2mos2MO
Yes, but it also depends on why they killed the person. If they killed someone out of jealousy or something like that then no but if they killed a rapist or a sex offender or something then yes.
@B2YX78G2mos2MO
it would depend on the story. I believe everyone deserves to get a chance to be heard but I know some people would use it to their advantage to manipulate and get out of their murderous deed.
@B2Y2J6B2mos2MO
Depends on the case and circumstances, and only after a strict psychological evaluation and rehabilitation
@B2XHWX22mos2MO
It depends on the crime and the situation. Regardless, I think rehabilitation should be prioritized.
@B2X89N22mos2MO
Yes, because if they are there for 15 years or longer an didn't do anything wrong in jail, and know what they have done and give a good parole hearing.
@B2X863R2mos2MO
Yes as long as vicim impact, quality of life for the survivors is taken into account. This in addition to strict psychological evaluation, remorse and restitution
@B2WXCVS2mos2MO
It depends on their activity and behavior while in prison as well as more should be focused on trying to prove if they truly are guilt and deserve to be there.
@B2WRHY42mos2MO
I think for some people they should be allowed a parole hearing and I think so others they should not be allowed a hearing at all. I think it really depends on the case.
@B2VR8MG2mos2MO
This is context dependednt. people with good reasons for the first degree murdur yes but people without a good reason no
@B2VNVNW2mos2MO
Yes and we should provide effective evidence based rehabilitation programs and strict psychological evaluation with continuous monitoring of varying degrees once released
@B2VF4BF2mos2MO
Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs prisoners and a psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society
@B2TGBTY2mos2MO
If we for sure and for certain that that person is guilty, they should still be given psychological evaluations but i don’t know if they should be given a parole hearing….
@B2RKXN3 2mos2MO
I think it depends on the reason for the murder. If the reason for the murder was based on something like abuse, I think the parole hearing should happen earlier
@B2RK7N62mos2MO
I'm gonna have to say no as they are not only a danger to the public, but a danger to themselves.However if they have been falsely accused and charged with actual evidence that they did not commit the murder, then they should first be put in some kind of therapy to make sure they are okay.
@B2RDWBZ2mos2MO
It should be at least 25 years before eligibility of a parole hearing. There should be a strict mental evaluation and they should be under supervision for an additional 3-5 years. Murderers must pay a large price for their actions, it should not be easy for them to be free.
@B2QZKY22mos2MO
If a offender, once served time in prison should go out into the world and reoffend with murder, thats where the death penalty should come in.
@B2QNMXZ2mos2MO
Yes - And we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners + provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society + on going follow-ups are done once they've reintered society + should be discussed with victim's family + restorative justice options should be provided if victim's family wishes to take part of a restorative process with the offender.
@B2NXY75New Democratic3mos3MO
Heavily dependent on circumstance, elegibility for a parole hearing should be left to the discresion of the sentencing party (typically the judge) with a recommended minimum of 10 years.
@B2N8YSS3mos3MO
Yes and no. Provide a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat society but increase the prison time to 20+ years. It's first degree murder, they thought it out and went through with it.
@B2M64B33mos3MO
Yes, inscread the amount of time to 20 or more years, and provide a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society
@B2L42TM3mos3MO
No, if we don’t want to reinstate the death penalty for heinous crimes we should require that sentences are served in its entirety
@B2KDYL53mos3MO
I think it depends on the circumstances of the murder. There should also be more rehabilitation programs for prisoners
@B2JHJYM3mos3MO
Yes, if it’s there only criminal offence and put though a strict psychological evaluation which shows they aren’t a threat in society, along with making a plan for their future and make up for their past.
@B2J775M3mos3MO
The entire Legal System should be overhauled.
First, better training for police and detectives. Second, Medical Professionals, and Social and Community Programs should work with the police to ensure public safety, but also the safety of the individual. Third, random mandatory economic, physical & psychological reviews, to ensure they are not at risk of becoming dirty for anyone involved in the 'case' including judges, lawyers, cops, and medical personnel.
There are too many instances where the poor, and uneducated, lose when having a bad lawyer appointed to them.
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@B2GVVDG3mos3MO
It depends on their history, childhood, why they committed the act in the first place. All prisoners should have better rehabilitation programs depending on their circumstance and psychological evaluations.
@B2FB2YC3mos3MO
if the person being killed was a child molester, a rapist, or anything of a bad nature then they deserve parole but if they killed an innocent person then they deserve life
@B2DKNYM3mos3MO
It depends on the situation or case, including the consideration of mental health, poor investigation, long-term responsibility, and many other factors.
@B2D956L3mos3MO
They should just be let go free, they did it for a reason and if they didn't it was a mistake and if they did it for a reason it was a good one.
@B2B3DPJNew Democratic3mos3MO
I believe there should first a strict psychological evaluation, as well as more rehabilitation programs
@B29X3K93mos3MO
No. And reinstate the death penalty for horrendous premeditated crimes. They took someone's life. It should be at the cost of their own wasting away.
@B29G8X73mos3MO
It depends on what there in for murder on. If it’s a child I believe they should get the death penalty If it’s an adult and adult I believe they should go to trial and have programs for them
@B29DRJC3mos3MO
Yes, provided that a strict phycological evaluation shows that they are no longer a threat to society. However any heinous, premeditated crimes such as a planned murder or sexual abuse.
No exemptions for those Including but not limited to minors and the mentally ill in the case of premeditated crimes.
@B29BM443mos3MO
No, if you take a life you should be in prison for the rest of yours. I also think they need to change the prison system for more rehabilitation
@B299V9W3mos3MO
if their mental illness was the cause and its been fixed or strong proof of resolution yes. We should not punish the mentally ill but instead help them heal.
@B25NRZW4mos4MO
It all depends on the nature of the crime (murder -- was it single or multiple, in a fit of passion, retaliatory for violent physical abuse) and how well the prisoner has been rehabilitated.
@B24HPT44mos4MO
the person who commits the crime should serve the time, they took someones live that they cant get back
@B23ZSFH4mos4MO
It depends on if the crime was towards random citizens, or one specific act of retaliation, knowing the crime will not be repeated if released,
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