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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@9HXPX781yr1Y
If the murder was on accident then study should be able to have parole after 15 years but they still deserve to face time for their crime
@8WF4MHJ4yrs4Y
We need more rehabilitation programs for prisoners while under strict phycological evaluation.
@8TWXBFC4yrs4Y
Reinstate the death penalty for proven forensic and proven beyond a doubt, heinous and premeditated crimes. ( Eg. Paul Bernardo) he and others like him are draining our resources.
Yes, but it should be case-by-case. Depending on the crime itself and a phycological evaluation.
@8RVNZ8C4yrs4Y
No, but provide rehabilitation programs and intense evaluations.
@8RVL7X64yrs4Y
Depends on what they did to get a life sentence
Yes. But self-defense and property-protection need to be permitted unimpeded under Canadian law.
@8L6NQCV4yrs4Y
It all depends on the crime, if it for a murder or rape conviction then NO, for other little crimes yes.
@9BWJ3K52yrs2Y
Depending on the age/psychological state they were in when the crime was committed
@98CJKMC2yrs2Y
No, but instead provide more rehabilitation programs, and if they pass a test they may be eligible for parole.
@989LVJJ2yrs2Y
No, unless they have a good track record in prison and regrets it.
@989LSFQ2yrs2Y
No, make the sentences longer and provide psychological assistance and rehabilitation before considering parole.
@8YZ9VY93yrs3Y
Depends on the circumstances of the overall case
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