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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@B4HF82Q1wk1W
yes, and provided a strict psychological evaluation shows they are no longer a threat to society, but if their first degree murder was such a massacre they don't deserve anything.
@B2GVVDG3mos3MO
It depends on their history, childhood, why they committed the act in the first place. All prisoners should have better rehabilitation programs depending on their circumstance and psychological evaluations.
@9J4JGWRConservative1yr1Y
Yes, dependant on the nature of the crime. Constant repeat offenders should not be eligible, rehabilitation should be provided and a strict psychological evaluation should be done to prove they are not a threat to society.
@9BR97R52yrs2Y
depends on the level of the crime
@936ZQZJ3yrs3Y
ONLY if the prisoner has shown proof of no harm.
@8XKZHBF3yrs3Y
Based on the crime and how well they changed in prison
depending on how severe or bad the person was and if they have learned their lesson.
@8TW29TR4yrs4Y
No, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes only in cases where there is undeniable evidence against a felon.
@8T9YSLN4yrs4Y
Yes, and we should provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners But reinstate the death penalty for those who deserve it
@8GNYPNG5yrs5Y
Change jails to correctional centres
No; eligible for parole after 25 years
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