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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@4RHKNK84yrs4Y
No. I think the entire parole system needs to be looked at. Sentences are too lenient and criminals are released too soon. Parole should be considered only for exceptionally well adjusted and productive inmates not people given life sentences. Life sentences should be for life, you die in prison.
@B45SGLP3wks3W
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation every 3 years to make sure they are no longer a threat and are actually working towards becoming a functionning and non-dangerous member of society
@B2QNMXZ3mos3MO
Yes - And we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners + provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society + on going follow-ups are done once they've reintered society + should be discussed with victim's family + restorative justice options should be provided if victim's family wishes to take part of a restorative process with the offender.
@9XLYR9R6mos6MO
Yes, if the murder was an act of self defence against someone or these was an abuse situation going on
@9V9R5P2Conservative7mos7MO
Yes, if they truly and honestly have changed because people change over long periods of time and people regret the choices they make.
@965PJS83yrs3Y
No. They do not deserve to be amongst society
@95J49NXNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, if they actually regret their actions or if they have been wrongly charged
@93CT7VZ3yrs3Y
Yes, without a strict evaluation where it was unplanned but first degree because of the victim's occupation. For other cases, with an evaluation.
@8ZNFP9T3yrs3Y
Yes only if their murder was based on a justifiable circumstance that makes them not guilty and if they have passed a psych test.
@8ZCNVDN3yrs3Y
It depends what the murder entails
This is a complicated issue, but if someone killed me by accident or on purpose I would hope that this person could sent to a place where they can learn to cooperate with people and learn to control their rage, punishment only leads to rebellion, people need to be treated with respect when being rehabilitated not imprisoned
@8W6QSLC4yrs4Y
I depends on the reason on the murder
@8VVGP424yrs4Y
Yes if improvement after many meetings with psychologist etc
@8VSN9GJ4yrs4Y
yes, we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners and do a strict psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society
@8VNR9K64yrs4Y
depending on whether the individual was well behaved and were clearly sorry for their crime.
@8VJJTCF4yrs4Y
Yes, but instead of 15 years it would 20 years and provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners
@8VCSL66New Democratic4yrs4Y
depends on the situation in which the murder occurred
@8VCRGYL4yrs4Y
Yes partly incase they were worngfully persucuted, but no is the evidence proves 100 certainty
@8VCP2ZR4yrs4Y
if they show that they have changed and have grown in the prison then yes
@8VCMBRP4yrs4Y
i think theu shoud have a chance but i do not think they should be able to leave the prison and be free right away they should have to do something for ehat they did to peoples familys
@8VBPDBH4yrs4Y
Depends because what if they were falsely convicted
@8V5K9484yrs4Y
Too difficult to answer. Really depends on the case.
Depends on the murder, if it was self-defense or accident then yes, and if it was intentional then no.
@8TX3YTBNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on the reason behind their murder.
@8TWQR4C4yrs4Y
Depending on age and circumstances at the time of murder, and a strict psychological evaluation
@8TN4GLW4yrs4Y
No, and prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder should not be eligible for parole at all.
@8TB2BQQ4yrs4Y
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society, as well as periodic psychological evaluations for life, and it is the first offence
@8SF7HN34yrs4Y
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners with focuses on how to deal with stress, anger, etc.
@8P4KFX64yrs4Y
They should be lock up in a prison in wich they should be totally autonomous in terms of essentials needs for life until we found a real treatment. Rehabilitation services don't always work or just unfair for the victims.
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@8F74PNTNew Democratic5yrs5Y
It would depend on the circumstances around the crime.
Only if provided with an EEG (Electroencephalogram) to show legitimate proof that the prison does not carry psychopathic/sociopathic diagnostics in brain matter.
@8SHC7LS4yrs4Y
@8PJY9F74yrs4Y
They should have no parole if it’s first degree unless proven not guilty
@8M6PRNV4yrs4Y
No, and we definitely need to invest in rehabilitation for everyone
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