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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@96GDG65New Democratic3yrs3Y
life sentence but let them hang w their family for 1 day a week
I think it depends on the reason, if somebody was about to be raped/murdered and they had to do it for self defense purposes they should be eligible for a parole hearing.
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@959GBDQ3yrs3Y
if said prisoner was 21 or younger when they committed first degree murder then yes if not no
@8VG3MTG4yrs4Y
If in jail they have been getting better(not fighting and doing violence in jail) they should be able to have a hearing.
@8QRQ7SX4yrs4Y
Depends on who they murder. If they murder a innocent they don't deserve parole, but if they murder in defense or murder a rapist, etc. , I believe they should be re-looked at. To conclude, I believe whether the murder was justified or not, they should get parole or not get it.
@8DFNJCH5yrs5Y
They should only be allowed if they have a real change and can prove it psychologically, however should be watched or regulated for some time and be able to do surprise visits and give limitations until proven worthy.
Also the death penalty is useless, people who are charged of death penalty worthy crimes like previously stated involving woman and children are better off suffering for what they did and dying in jail.
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@9CFXL4X2yrs2Y
Very good question. Well... say I was in a bank ... say someone robbed a bank and I had my kids with me. Say I shot the robbers like some Flippin hero. Say they seen it differently... excessive force. Etc.. likely a verdict in Canada. Yay for our terrible legal and sometimes to lenient punishment... I'm not exactly sure. Yes and No. We've got bigger problems and it's upon my belief that terrible economic crisis due to irresponsible liberal government and Justin trustupid has created a higher risk for crime because people stop caring about repercussions in a world for them that makes no sense anyways.
@8W2SZWY4yrs4Y
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