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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@9V7D8FK7mos7MO
I believe it depends on the motive someone had to kill someone. But strict phycological evaluation is still necessary.
@9V278397mos7MO
I believe it is important that they should be given a second chance however I think it should be taken case by case based on the severity of it.
@9H2J5C31yr1Y
in some circumstances yes like if it was an accidental death but if it was planned and the person genuinely wanted the person dead then no
@9FKQZWZ2yrs2Y
Sure, but maybe they should serve more time in prison before a parole hearing.
@965GC6N3yrs3Y
Yes if there very young but if there brain is fully developed then no they should not be eligible for a parole hearing in 15 years
@93TWQWC3yrs3Y
Depending on circumstances ex. Was the murderer a victim?
@8ZM4Q6D3yrs3Y
Maybe after 20 years, rehabilitation should be highly considered before a psychological evaluation is conceived.
@8W49PVJ4yrs4Y
All depends on the case.
@8VWB7GX4yrs4Y
No they should be jailed forever
@8V3LJDS4yrs4Y
No and either should rapist. Rapist should have a life sentence without proloe
@8J84QVQ4yrs4Y
If there is case of wrongful conviction
@8HPMBL35yrs5Y
Not unless new evidence (including DNA) can be produced to show a false conviction.
@8VYFWHH4yrs4Y
if they have killed more then 1 person i dont think they shoud be let out, unless it was in self defence i think they should be let out after 20 years with no parole
@8JTJKZG4yrs4Y
All depends i beleave they should have a chance to come back into the free life if they actually didn't commit the crime and was just set to jail by mistake other theb that no they should not be aloud back into free life and be in jail tell the day they die
@8JSPW6D4yrs4Y
Depends on a case-by-case basis but if yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society
@8VVB8DW4yrs4Y
If they can do a back flip
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