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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@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.
@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.
@9RZPX678mos8MO
yes, only for cases where the defendant can prove with indisputable evidence that they were wrongfully convicted or have been significantly rehabilitated
@9N5M4WW11mos11MO
Yes - should provide more rehab programs AND a strict psych eval shows that they are no longer a threat to society.
@9FGBY9S2yrs2Y
Not unless they did it for their own safety
@8VWLZM64yrs4Y
Depends on the situation, why they murdered someone etc
@8TYWNDPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depends on circumstances of their crime. Each case must be evaulated
@8QJJKKN4yrs4Y
Yes, prior to reentering society they should have a strict psychological evaluation to make sure they aren’t a threat as well as we should be providing more rehabilitation programs for prisoners so that they are able to renter society after completing their sentence.
@986BZ752yrs2Y
depends on the situation and person in question.
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