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.
@8ZJCJLM2yrs2Y
They are entitled to hearings, but I would be very hesitant to release them
@8YYJ7F72yrs2Y
so many stances, I have no idea what to think
@8YV8FS62yrs2Y
Depending on what the crime was nothing more then 3 crimes should get parole
@8XYXMVF2yrs2Y
Only if they have passed a polygraph many times and it ended positive.
@8XW868B2yrs2Y
depending on the case, if its like the menendez brothers case then yes but if its a straight up murder for no reason or a dumb reason.
@8VMNHDB3yrs3Y
It depends, every case is different and you can't judge them the same.
@8VK34KL3yrs3Y
No, their should be no prisons.
@8V8XY323yrs3Y
Yes, but only after psychological evaluation, personal situation, and rehabiliation confiorm that the person is no longer threat and will be a benefit to society.
@8TJ64GW3yrs3Y
if they behaved very well in prison and they learned their lesson then I don't see why not.
@8T9CXXH3yrs3Y
At the end of the day murders are dangerous and this topic shouldn’t be treated lightly. Though I feel like some are wrongfully accused or probably did it out of fear and self protection. It could have even been wrong place at the wrong time or they had gotten in with the wrong crowd and had to kill somebody in order to stay in the protection of the gang. These are still actual people who are complex. That being said, I feel like they should let them go on payroll but only after extreme physic evaluation and rehabilitation. Also, I think that certain cases (like crazy murders who had did terrible things to people, especially for some psychopathic urge) shouldn’t be given the same right.
@8SRPXQ83yrs3Y
I believe it depends on each person whether they should be eligible for parole hearing.
@isulikowski3yrs3Y
Depends on progress made during that time and psych assessment
@8RV4QFD3yrs3Y
pretty sure murders a life sentence but i'm wrong
@8RV32TH3yrs3Y
I think that some of the prisoners learn there lesson so yea i think some are eligible
@8RMVFJR3yrs3Y
Depends on the behavior into the prison walls, maybe try therapy for them to so you know that their not gonna go off killing someone
@8R2BT723yrs3Y
Yes but with psychological evaluation and at discretion of victim's family
@8QQF7FP3yrs3Y
Yes, but after 25 years, and not automatically.
@8Q256D43yrs3Y
A test should be conducted if they are ready to reenter society, prison should be rehabilitive process, if the prisoner is not sufficiently rehabilitated in 15 years then obviously they need more time, being human is a social construct, and certain habits or personalities are programed, its all about deprograming people and letting them be human again.
@8PJMMP53yrs3Y
Yes, should have psych evals and rehabilitation
@8PHJVR23yrs3Y
Only if they were proven innocent
@8NWQ9SY3yrs3Y
Only allow parole at best, In some cases It It was a revenge killing for another murder.
@8MR4QGH3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it is not rape or murder
@8KKR92M3yrs3Y
Reinstate the death penalty. Only those that could be more productive outside than inside should be eligible for parole. Reinforce community services and rehabilitation programs (psychological and educational).
@8JG8GJS3yrs3Y
If they were accused for murder they should not go unless you have fingerprints and real good evidence.
@96TK9B61yr1Y
Criminals can get released from prison after a certain amount of time, but they should have access to psychological help
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@95JMLQX2yrs2Y
Only if they show a change in their ways.
@94LPMTN2yrs2Y
It depends on the nature of the case
@9472VK92yrs2Y
No keep them in prison for life but rehabilitate them and make them productive whilst in jail
@93WP46L2yrs2Y
If the person who commented the murder intended to do it, then no. But if the person was doing it to protect themselves as self defense and they have proof for it, than that is a different topic.
@93RFCP62yrs2Y
It depends, if the person is in jail because they murdered someone who had done something unforgivable such as molested or killed your child on purpose then I think they should be eligible for parole, if they just went out and killed someone for the no reason then no they should not be eligible for parole.
@93F9GHZ2yrs2Y
It depends. If the criminal has seemed like he changed throughout prison sure. But that criminal who got out should be highly supervised for a little.
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@95GJC272yrs2Y
Maybe , there should be a strict psychological evaluation in which it shows that they are no longer a threat to society. We should also provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners.
@EdmundSnow983yrs3Y
Yes, provided a strict psychological evaluation showing they are no longer a threat to society. We should also provide more rehabilitation programs for prisoners.
