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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@9TDH5DY7mos7MO
I think the family and/or loved ones of the victim(s) should have a say in this decision, as well as some close watch and rehabilitation and psychological evaluation.
Yes, only after 20 years provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society and provide more rehabilitations programs for prisoners
@9GBLSPT1yr1Y
No, the person committed murder. They fully cant be trusted, but they should eligible for mental testing, if they are found to have a mental illness they should be put in a asylum or a mental hospital.
@9DG796F2yrs2Y
It depends on the motive on the crime
@8VLCM8NConservative4yrs4Y
they killed somebody and end their life. they are lucky that they are still alive so no
@8QX2RHJ4yrs4Y
No, they shouldn't especially if it is an extreme violent offense. They should be in a rehab program. As well, they should be eligible for parole after 30 years
@8QCGDRD4yrs4Y
No, but rehabiltation for these prisoners should be incorporated while serving their time
@99MR6J32yrs2Y
After the amount of years needed to repay the debt to society and the family.
@99HH6R5New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, and we should rework the prison system to encourage more community, rehabilitation, therapy to prevent a similar incident over punishing the perpetrator of a crime.
@99CW7D92yrs2Y
Paroles should only be given to prisoners that have confessed and are sorry and not based on years served. So in case of a murder like this at least 25 years and if rehabilitated. Parole board seems much to lenient.
Yes, though it depends on the reason behind the crime. People acting in self-defense or trying to get out of a threatening and abusive relationship should be allowed parole, that is after a psychological evaluation has been preformed.
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