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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@9VBL3S4New Democratic7mos7MO
It depends on the case for their murder. In an act of self defense they should be eligible, for ill intent they should not be allowed
Yes, as long it was not multiple murders, if it's just one case then it has a chance to be more of an accident
Yes, only after 20 years provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society and provide more rehabilitations programs for prisoners
@9G63GZTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, they should serve their sentence they deserve. I don't support death penalty because for the prisoners it's a way of escaping from their punishment
@9F9V2NRNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It's dependent on the situation.
@9D85P6CNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It depends on the context of their murder. Revenge, or random, etc.
@9FH4WZJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It depends on the circumstances and the nature of their crime
@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.
@96LZ6W7New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, only with a strict psychological evaluation and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners both in and out of prision
@96GDG65New Democratic3yrs3Y
life sentence but let them hang w their family for 1 day a week
@95WYDFJNew Democratic3yrs3Y
In my opinion, it really depends on the reason for the murder and the brutality of it
@95J49NXNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, if they actually regret their actions or if they have been wrongly charged
@93SDTD8New Democratic3yrs3Y
No, but there are very specific circumstances that can occur to result in a murder. If it can be psychologically proven that an individual is a sociopath or a psychopath, I believe the death sentence is perfectly justifiable in that scenario. If an individual had reason such as the victim had assaulted, permanently damaged or murdered family or someone close to the perpetrator then I'd find parole justifiable beneath fifteen years. If someone is murdered due to insanity then the perpetrator goes to jail just like that. If there are other circumstances then in most scenarios a life sentence is probably justifiable.
@93Q7B6HNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depends on what the life sentence was for.
@93CSFRDNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, however we need to do use on creating more rehabilitative environments and provide more mental health aid to those who are incarcerated
@92BVCWWNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Both rehabilitation program and evaluations
@9285VQ6New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs. However, if the perpetrator also committed crimes against children, involving abuse, or sexual crimes while committing murder, e.g., murderers of missing and murdered indigenous women, parole should not be granted.
@926RKBNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes but they should be under psychological review along with rehabilitation programs
@8YZCDBRNew Democratic3yrs3Y
23 years then parole and psychological evaluation exam; you must study and pass to have a parole hearing
@8YQGHTTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depends on what the motive was
@8XM5JKTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs as well as provide psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat.
@8WKVV8JNew Democratic4yrs4Y
As long as they are trying to save themself or as an accident.
@8WJHRTXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
yes provided a strict psychological evaluation shows rehabilitation after we provide rehabilitation programs
@8VM85YMNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Should depend more on the individual’s progress, the nature of the crime vs a set length of time.
@8VLS9B6New Democratic4yrs4Y
Depends on the details of the specific case.
@8VLFK96New Democratic4yrs4Y
Our entire prison system needs to be re-worked.
@8VHLFJGNew Democratic4yrs4Y
It should depend on the situation.
@8VH9R5VNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depending on the muder, if it was a accident then yes, if it wasn't then for life.
@8VDHBKXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, 25 years and only after a strict psychological evaluation
@8VCSL66New Democratic4yrs4Y
depends on the situation in which the murder occurred
@8V8LQD4New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes but have extensive evaluation to ensure they have indeed been rehabilitated and also provide more support to prisoners not just house them for their sentence.
@8TYYJTRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Not for those with multiple convictions or particularly heinous murders.
@8TYWNDPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depends on circumstances of their crime. Each case must be evaulated
@8TX3YTBNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on the reason behind their murder.
@8TK82N5New Democratic4yrs4Y
@8TFVW57New Democratic4yrs4Y
Should be decided on a case by case basis based on repeat offenders and the level of violence of the crime.
@8T9HJCTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, have them serve 25 years before applying for parole.
@8T2Y8DQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, should not be eligible for parole hearing.
@8ST2NRRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, But only after more time is served based on the severity and nature of the crime.
@8SD4L9LNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but depending on how cruel the crime is.
@8S2TVT9New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, a life sentence should mean until their death. Establish a new category to allow sentences for specific periods.
@8R6WMH2New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a thread to society. We should also provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners.
@8R67T6TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I think it depends on the situation of the crime and I do think we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners.
@8QWL3NFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, some have specific and reasonable answers on their decisions
@8QVLLGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, unless there is reasonable doubt that they commuted the crime in the first place.
@8PVDV2GNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but we should put in more rehabilitation programs and programs/systems to prevent this
@8PPM5D3New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but with psychological treatment and rehabilitation
No, if the prisoner was rightly convicted with clear evidence pointing to them.
@8NTFPK8New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the judge grants the possibility of parole.
@8LM3GY4New Democratic4yrs4Y
Rehabilton for prisoners depending on the crime.
@8F74PNTNew Democratic5yrs5Y
It would depend on the circumstances around the crime.
@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
@9CLDZVYNew Democratic2yrs2Y
This offer should be done case by case considering there may be different reasons behind the actions.
@9CDDXXJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It should pertain to the specific case
@9C7FP7DNew Democratic2yrs2Y
I think we need to help in actually being able to rehabilitate people in the criminal justice system, but I do believe in the death penalty
@9BJ7JSNNew Democratic2yrs2Y
yes, but there should be a long assessment on whether they are worthy for a parole hearing
@9B2G9HBNew Democratic2yrs2Y
i think 15 years is more than enough time for some one to acknowledge that there actions were wrong but i feel like the environment in some prisons can make things worst
@99HZCMTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
yes and no. in certain circumstances yes (especially wrongfully accused) but no if like they didnt go through proper procedures. i think prison should be more rehabilitation programs and focus more on them getting help than punishment
@99HH6R5New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, and we should rework the prison system to encourage more community, rehabilitation, therapy to prevent a similar incident over punishing the perpetrator of a crime.
@977RWL2New Democratic2yrs2Y
Dependant on severity of murder and the state of the prisoner
@8VY4BNLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
depends on if they have improved on mental health and if they have become better people. there are lots of variables to these questions.
@8V76GNDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Prison should be an opportunity for reform, which can only happen if we work from a trauma based perspective to help those in the system transform their lives and be able to contribute to society in a meaningful way. There also needs to be the skill at the level of considering pardons, to accurately evaluate a prisoner's rehabilitation, and to link them with community resources that will support reintegration into the public.
@8QRWPMFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes I think there should be more rehabilitation programs for prisoners, but before they are back with society they need to have very in depth phycological tests
@8NKBW9JNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Prisons should be abolished and rehabilitation and restoration should be the goal.
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