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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@9D85P6CNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It depends on the context of their murder. Revenge, or random, etc.
@93SYQ9X3yrs3Y
Depending on the circumstances of their murder. If they're in for insanity or they're psychopathic or sociopathic then they shouldn't be paroled for any reason. If the murder was in self defense or was the result of the victim assaulting, harming or killing a friend or family member of the perpetrator then I think parole is perfectly justified.
@937CKPB3yrs3Y
Yes if the crime wasn't done in a violent way and there was a reason behind it.
@8ZMQMJM3yrs3Y
Yes, we should provide a better rehabilitation program along with strict psychological evaluations done by multiple professionals.
@8VSY8NW4yrs4Y
What if someone was falsly accused
@8VSMZG34yrs4Y
The entire carceral system needs to be dismantled and replaced with restorative, rehabilitation focused methods of addressing criminality.
@8TW99XB4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on the circumstances of the crime and a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society.
@99HZCMTNew Democratic2yrs2Y
yes and no. in certain circumstances yes (especially wrongfully accused) but no if like they didnt go through proper procedures. i think prison should be more rehabilitation programs and focus more on them getting help than punishment
@8RD6DMW4yrs4Y
If murder is committed there is no reason the death penalty is not acceptable
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