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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@9KN53CC1yr1Y
Offer rehabilitation programs, but people with life sentences who are proven to have commited the crime should remain in prison.
@9JWR98B1yr1Y
I think that prisoners serving life sentences should be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years if they have shown to be reformed to an extent within those years in prison. Otherwise, they should not be eligible for parole.
@9HCKGC71yr1Y
Yes but they have to take a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society and if still a threat reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes
@9GFVHJM1yr1Y
yes but they must be mentally stable take a poly graph and say they swear on oath that they shall never do it again and maybe make it so that if they break that oath they get life no parole or death sentence if they have hurt multiple people after being let out and their parole with be more difficult and more watched
@9FB22532yrs2Y
If the prisoner is not underage, struggling for a mental illness or insanity then no.
@9FH4WZJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It depends on the circumstances and the nature of their crime
@8ZVCGY73yrs3Y
At judges discretion, rehabilitation programs should start at 15 years of their serving time.
@8ZV8MLC3yrs3Y
Depends if whether or not the murder was for self-defense.
@8ZBBF4M3yrs3Y
Yes, being given more and more freedoms as good behaviour is shown, along the way helping them rehabilitate, re-integrate, and provide jobs to them right away.
@8WK2TGH4yrs4Y
Depends on the conditions of their conviction.
@8V8FJD44yrs4Y
It would depend heavily on the circumstance of the murder. If it was self defense, parole should be available immediately
@8THKGXF4yrs4Y
Yes, If they have had good behavior and have shown change.
@8TH52XV4yrs4Y
yes, But if they do no improve in prison then they have a hearing after 25 years and if they don"t improve they should have a life sentence
NO, they do not get the right to a get out of free jail card.
@8RSV6D34yrs4Y
no, but provide more rehabilitation program for prisoners
@8RSJ9WYConservative4yrs4Y
They should go to a rehab facility after 15 years.
@8PKCCH74yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there is a strict psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society. I also think we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners.
@8P5GP974yrs4Y
Prisons should be abolished, put all finds towards rehabilitation.
@9BZ2SK62yrs2Y
25 years minimum - no exceptions.
@97NDG7P2yrs2Y
depends on what the scenario was, but for the most part no
@8VB6J484yrs4Y
Depends on the circumstances at the time of the crime.
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