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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@9JJ9P231yr1Y
To be determined by a case-by-case. Death penalty for a repeat murder-offence. For a first time murder offence, other repercussions.
@9HHFLHX1yr1Y
I think more than not, no they should not. but there are some scenarios where they only murdered because of there situation.
@99Z3579New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, only if the prisoner can prove that they have changed their ways and are no longer a threat to the community, they won't murder anyone again, and if their are programs in place to rehabilitate the prisoner. Programs that allow the prisoners to reenter society smoothly and to better them.
@9644S3YConservative3yrs3Y
@8WJT23T4yrs4Y
no, unless the person was charged due to self defence.
@8WDYG844yrs4Y
Not for first degree murder but for second degree, yes
@8VSTDMFConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat and reinstate the death penaly for heinous premeditated crimes.
@8TWTKS94yrs4Y
YES, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners
@8NSCQPPConservative4yrs4Y
No, unless they have completed a rehabilitation program. And we should provide more programs to make this happen!
@97W56642yrs2Y
if you take a life you should be behind bars for the rest of your life.
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