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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@9TZCC787mos7MO
depending on how the murder was committed such as if it was absolutely horrid or if it was just a quick kill
@9LCZWJP1yr1Y
That’s so tough, on one hand the trauma of having someone who killed someone you love back in public life would be horrible, but on the other hand people deserve a second chance if they’ve rehabilitated themselves, I really don’t know.
@9FMN2RN2yrs2Y
Maybe instead of 15 years, 20 or 25 years.
@93RQ5HYConservative3yrs3Y
No, it should at least be 25 years
@93RM97V3yrs3Y
No to all, accept if the prisoner used murder as a defence (eg: a women murdered her rapist)
@92K33BD3yrs3Y
no, but i cant believe the only extra no option has the death penalty included, that seems very biased to me like this site is clearly on one side as it portrays the death penalty being reinstated as the only other no option when theres multiple yes options. this annoys me as i believe they shouldnt be let out of jail for a major crime like murder but lower level crimes deserve rehabilitation
@8ZHNRK93yrs3Y
depending if they have really changed
@8Y84N4Q3yrs3Y
Yes, if there is proof that there might have been more evidence for the prisoner.
@8X29CM8Libertarian3yrs3Y
it really depends if it is for sure they did it and its very obvious then no but if it was a close vote and they didnt know for sure then yes
@8J3BMHK5yrs5Y
@99SGXG32yrs2Y
If they truly repent their sin, then Yes
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