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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@B2Y2J6B2mos2MO
Depends on the case and circumstances, and only after a strict psychological evaluation and rehabilitation
@9WBH4S76mos6MO
I think if a life sentence in Canada is only 25 years. Then re evaluate then. Then they can atemp a hearing to see if they should be back in society
@9CH9Z8P2yrs2Y
It depends on the severity and the circumstances in regard to prisoners who committed first degree murder.
@9536WQM3yrs3Y
No, however should be given tasks at the prison facility in order to better improve society aka, manufacturing, or other productive tasking, volunteer based for human testing or other form of productive R&D.
@92J77K33yrs3Y
more of a focus on creating "good neighbours" as opposed to punitive I think would lead to better societal outcomes
This will be depend on honourable judge
@8VGZWZ24yrs4Y
It will depend on honourable court Judge and criminals record.
@8SGK9N74yrs4Y
No, but prisons should be supporting prisoners and making it a safe environment. They should also have psychologists and psychiatrist available to the prisoners.
@8PJ7RLQ4yrs4Y
Maybe, it depends on the type of killing (was it intentional, protecting yourself, etc.)
@8DZNDXK5yrs5Y
Yes, if they are no longer a threat to society AND they have been successfully rehabilitated through access to culturally appropriate resources and supports
@8D62R4R5yrs5Y
if they have been good in prison
@9CLGM6WNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, instead they should be eligible for a parole hearing after more than 15 years since first degree murder is a big issue and then provide them with the strict psych evaluation
I think that not matter what age you are and you illegally commit murder that was not for "self defense" on another human being you should be serving a life sentence because now that person cant live a life so you shouldn't be able to either
@98CQJFR2yrs2Y
No, they shouldn't get a chance at release but a chance to be transferred to a rehabilitation program
@8NKBW9JNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Prisons should be abolished and rehabilitation and restoration should be the goal.
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