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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsCriminal Issues10yrs ago

Should prisoners serving life sentences for first degree murder be eligible for a parole hearing after 15 years?

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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 @B4P27XCfrom Ontario  answered…2 days2D

No to stay in custody until the parent passes that they took the life from. Because their loved one will never come back. Unless it was an accidental death then that’s different but murder. Is murder

 @B3QNMWTfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

Someone in prison for any type of murder should never be released. However, if they are truly repentant and strive to be a better person they should be entitled to less strenuous incarceration. They could also help other inmates with bettering themselves to reduce recidivism.

 @9T7C642from Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

It depends on how innocent the person they killed was. Was this person their abuser? Or simply an innocent?

 @93HT4YTGreenfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

It depends on the reason

 @93FV8Y5from Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

It depends on why they killed

 @8XH8KJ4from Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, and reinstate the death penalty for heinous premeditated crimes

 @8V9YGJPfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

If they are wrongfully accused, there has been rehabilitation programs and strict psychological evaluations done yes.

 @8RFDJX8from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

maybe after 30 years as well as rehabilitation

 @98Q2MS8from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, Based on the situation

 @98NX3MVLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

They should be eligible for parole but after a longer period of time

 @B4PPBZNfrom Ontario  answered…1 day1D

Only if those signing the release accept some civil responsibility for any offenses committed after release

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…5mos5MO

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