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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@938Q3V53yrs3Y
depends why they murdered the person
@9YKHL3B5mos5MO
No, they shouldn’t be allowed to get parole the damages they have done has already happened and can’t be taken back instead they should live out their lives in prison and wait for what judgement lies in death
@9X4QKMV6mos6MO
i believe if there was a reason why they killed someone then that should be a conversation. but generally no someone who ended someone’s life should never be free just like the person they killed.
@9VZJVP96mos6MO
depends on the story of what happened. If they are protecting then no but if its brutality or violence yes and its if heinous and 100% proven I agree with death penalty
@9VQSDXQ6mos6MO
I think depending on how brutal and groosum the crime was that should be the deciding factor whether or not they receive the hearing.
@9MGWNDZ11mos11MO
I think that the prisoner should stay longer and pay for what they have done. Taking another persons life should not be let down so easily.
@9GJ29F61yr1Y
In my opinion, anybody sentenced to prison should be allowed parole if good behavior is shown and tests show that this behavior is genuine.
@9FNLM6G2yrs2Y
Dependent on how they have served their time and the condition they were in at the time of the murder.
@9BNTJZB2yrs2Y
Yes, but with very strict psychological tests to show they are no longer a threat and if they are, provide therapy and rehab
@9BLW6NN2yrs2Y
If they murdered someone for a good reason such as : murdering someone for Raping a kid or torturing someone so badly . But if they are just really crazy and went around killing people then they should still serv more time
@9656D9T3yrs3Y
i believe that if you are sentenced to death than you shouldn't have another hearing especially for murder
@92BVCWWNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Both rehabilitation program and evaluations
@8ZTX2VQ3yrs3Y
Yes, after a psychological evaluation and more rehabilitation programs
@8ZNGN4S3yrs3Y
Yes for certain circumstance. For repeated or horrific No.
@8Y3N8RF3yrs3Y
well it would have to go with what you did but with some people then no.
@8XYPSYP3yrs3Y
They took a life so they shouldn’t be able to live there’s out side of prison
@8X8B6QX3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they show improved behavior and a change while in jail
@8WDBZJS4yrs4Y
help them into there right mind so they can no longer be a threat
@8W8J43S4yrs4Y
Depends on why and how the person was killed
There should be no fixed sentences; all prisoners should undergo regular psychological evaluation and training aimed at rehabilitation. If a prisoner is deemed to have true remorse and understanding and could be an asset to society, they should be able to return at any time. For those who can never be rehabilitated they should never be released.
@8VM354N4yrs4Y
Yes, after an evaluation and genuine improvement after 15 years, and with a plan in place with what they’re doing with their lives after prison, that way they don’t turn to crime once again without a plan in place.
@8VLS9B6New Democratic4yrs4Y
Depends on the details of the specific case.
@8VLFK96New Democratic4yrs4Y
Our entire prison system needs to be re-worked.
@8T3RNG54yrs4Y
A mix of option 4 (making sure they are no longer a threat to society) but it also depends on the seriousness of the crime
@8T2HBNG4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after a strict psychological evaluation so that they wont be a problem for society. If they do it again then they get the full sentance no matter what.
@8SDC2GDConservative4yrs4Y
No, reinstate the death penalty for first-degree murder and use the funds for rehabilitation
@Faenyx4yrs4Y
Knowing the fact that there are many people in prison convicted of crimes they did not commit, including murder, I am conflicted on my answer.
@8QFQ38X4yrs4Y
It depends on the person, what they did, if they learned etc.
no but the death penalty should definitely not be used
@8PVTN9P4yrs4Y
No, but the prison environment should be improved
@8PPM5D3New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but with psychological treatment and rehabilitation
@8PJF63D4yrs4Y
it should be after 25 years
@8NZWYH64yrs4Y
Yes and life sentence should be abolished the maximum number of years of a prison sentence should be thirty years.
Increase the number of years to 25 - 30 and make them go through parole hearings.
@8JKLFFW4yrs4Y
parole hearing after 20 years along with a strict psychological evaluation
@8DY2CV85yrs5Y
depends what the murder was
@9BJ7JSNNew Democratic2yrs2Y
yes, but there should be a long assessment on whether they are worthy for a parole hearing
@99RRHQF2yrs2Y
It depends on why the murder was committed
@99J2VJL2yrs2Y
Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners and provide a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society
@98HHD6T2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is substantial evidence to support that they may not be guilty.
@9898FLY2yrs2Y
depends how many people and age
@989867F2yrs2Y
if the person is younger then absoulutley
@97DB97L2yrs2Y
no, when its bean 20 years yes
It depends on how bad the murder details and mental state of the prisoner are
@977S66G2yrs2Y
Yes but it depends on the situation of the murder and how greusome it was.
@977RWL2New Democratic2yrs2Y
Dependant on severity of murder and the state of the prisoner
They should have the opportunity depending on the severity of their crime, however if they show no remorse or change they should stay in prison as they are a threat to society.
@8DPHJL95yrs5Y
depends on what the murder was
@9HR86B31yr1Y
Of course everyone should have option of parole with the accuracy of the individuals personal skill planning and socio economic build project while rehabilitating as a insight to see progress of cognitive Outlook to the future as 1 person introduced to others such scenarios that practice future activities that can arise like simulated bank or buisness style managing one's own personal responsibilities while serving sentence.
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