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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@4P5TBKJ4yrs4Y
There are too many instances where poor, uneducated, lose when having a bad lawyer appointed to them. Also bad 'expert' witness testimony, poor police investigation, many mitigating circumstances have proven lately [cops lying in court]. Life is precious, to take one is a tragedy, to take two and be wrong has led to a shrug of the shoulders from authority. Let the majority decide.
@B3DVJ2F2mos2MO
Yes but only after 20-50 years and are on parole 24/7 and have gone through strict psychological evaluation and do community service and are no longer a threat to society
@9VZWW2H6mos6MO
It, Depends on the reason they committed the murder. There are many cases where I believe the murderer should get a chance to walk free, but not all.
@9KZKNL21yr1Y
No, it should be 25 years. 15 feels a little too short, but there is always a chance for someone to change. There would need to be a psychological evaluation.
@9626Y4K3yrs3Y
No, unless it was a questioned offense
Depending on the situation and remorse of the individual
@8TJ3PFM4yrs4Y
No, but I think there should be more rehabilitation programs for prisoners
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation that shows they are no longer a threat to society and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners and
@8PBNG5R4yrs4Y
depend on the age the person was they committed it
@8J3S8YL5yrs5Y
Yes if they are not showing signs of violence in prison
@8D75XP35yrs5Y
Yes and no it depends on the circumstances of the murder
@8D4MLYJ5yrs5Y
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society, Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society
@9CMVF982yrs2Y
It depends on the severity of the crime and the motivations of the person
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