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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@B2ZC6HQ2mos2MO
Yes, but it also depends on why they killed the person. If they killed someone out of jealousy or something like that then no but if they killed a rapist or a sex offender or something then yes.
@9L68TJT1yr1Y
depends on the details of the murder and their should be a sort of rehabilitation camp for these individuals before they are released
@9L4PZ2KConservative1yr1Y
the life sentance should be the rest of there life instead of the 15 years that they give or up to 45 years at max
@9JTPJVF1yr1Y
Case by case basis. Death penalty would give second thought to murder but framing is a concern too. There’s an all of the above with this issue
@9DK58FZ2yrs2Y
Yes given the situation/crime and how it ensued
@9FL5XNN2yrs2Y
I feel they should not be offered parole, unless in the case of a chance they were falsely accused.
@9BVFNH32yrs2Y
in some cases, people serving life should have never been convicted and should have a chance for parole and others who have shown no remorse for what they have done should not be eligible
@9BLGW4M2yrs2Y
i think if you take someones life away you should never be out of jail your life should be no longer happy.
@9B278WK2yrs2Y
depends one who and why they killed them.
@96PNDQSConservative2yrs2Y
Should be eligible for a parole but after 20-25 years instead
We should keep people responsible but treat them better then prisons do
@8YNQWL73yrs3Y
If it is first degree murder then they shoulnt get a parloe but it is second degree yes they should in 15 years
@8YJ82HV3yrs3Y
No, unless lots of psychological checks have been made.
@8YDG2G23yrs3Y
it should be longer (something like 30 years)
@8WCMRK54yrs4Y
depends on the backstory and reason of the murder
@8VGTVB44yrs4Y
No. It depends on the situation
@8VFPDPM4yrs4Y
Those serving life for first degree murder should be pitted against each other in a state-owned gladiator arena where those 18 and over can buy tickets to watch.
@8T9JMNS4yrs4Y
no unless they have committed more crimes or tried to escape the parole.
@8T349Q64yrs4Y
if its not for human trafficking/child trafficking etc.
@8RP6SJ54yrs4Y
I think if the evidence is proved true, than no. If they were convicted on the run without complete evidence, yes.
@8QSCKCK4yrs4Y
I believe it depends on the reason why they did it, if they did it strictly to kill someone then they should stay away but if they did it in regards to a family member being sexually assaulted or anything by these lines they should be eligible for parole because if they did it to protect their family members they probably wont go out and just kill people for no reason
@8QL4WLD4yrs4Y
No because once they leave it'll be so hard to start a life. But everyone derives a second chance
@8Q254RW4yrs4Y
if they have really shown signs of improvement and have actually changed then yes.
@8PTS67S4yrs4Y
@8PB68Y24yrs4Y
you will be eligible for parole after 100 years
@8P6G5WF4yrs4Y
If there happens to be a change in the case (evidence proving something, etc.)
@8H49GN45yrs5Y
it depens on what it was for since some deserve it but some dont
@8GTGWV35yrs5Y
No, they should be in jail longer because they KILLED a person!!
@9CDNCCCConservative2yrs2Y
it depends on the situatution of the individual convict and the changes they have made since being arrested
@9C8VL6G2yrs2Y
It depends on the crime and how it was done. If it was a case of getting out of a situation where they were in danger then yes, if they did it to an innocent person then no. Yk what I mean?
@9C8VK9G2yrs2Y
yes, depending on the person serving time.
@9C4F27K2yrs2Y
Murder is murder and prison is prison. Good luck charlie
@9C2DQMJ2yrs2Y
depending on the type of murder
@9BRFWM4Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes because in the future the police might stumble on something showing that they are innocent. Also they get another shot at life maybe.
@9BF78R72yrs2Y
The eligibility should exist to give inscentive to rehabilitate, but a judge should gatekeep the decision, and a committee should evaluate case by case.
@9B6CGBX2yrs2Y
Depends on the situation, and provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners
@97YLGXD2yrs2Y
no they should be charged $0.50 for a bullet like china unless they have a child that cares about them.
@8V6HDV5Conservative4yrs4Y
No, it should be case by case.
@8KSPPR94yrs4Y
Yes, with rehabilitation and psychological evaluation
@8GN2FMY5yrs5Y
depends on the situation.
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