Felony disenfranchisement is the exclusion from voting of people otherwise eligible to vote due to conviction of a criminal offense, usually restricted to the more serious class of crimes deemed felonies. Prisoners cannot vote while in jail in India but can vote when they are released (even if they are convicted of a felony.)
55% Yes |
45% No |
29% Yes |
45% No |
16% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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6% Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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3% Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
See how support for each position on “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 2.1m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 2.1m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4Y254FY3yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of electoral fraud
@4V3M4BT3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after they've been assessed mentally to show their capable of Making a stable and informed decision
@9L2V3TL1mo1MO
Yes, except for those in prison at the time of voting. Those on parole/probation should be allowed to vote as they are participating in society.
@9LPLRSB3 days3D
Depending on the crime. People who are in a difficult situation and might shoplift should be given the opportunity to vote for a country which is more supportive for them
@9LM6Y3Y1wk1W
Take into account the convicted person's background (i.e. their childhood, any traumas they may have experienced, their motivation to commit the crime(s), etc.). If the person is able to make reasonable judgements (i.e. they are 'sane') and logically substantiate them, then perhaps consider giving them the vote. Else if the person in their state of mind is unable to make reasonably judgements, then they should abstain.
@9LLV9S61wk1W
I think this should be reviewed on a case by case basis. Murderers and sex offenders for example should haveall rights removed, whereas someone convicted of a lesser crime should have their case to vote heard
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