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
@9L2V3TL4wks4W
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.
@9LJN9635 days5D
Depends the reason for the conviction, theft committed for stealing food for your child? Baby food? these people should be afforded the right to vote- based on the social context on the crime.
@9LHQSGD6 days6D
Yes, but only if it is clear that they have served their sentence and shown that they have tried to become a better citizen.
@9LD7R3S2wks2W
Yes but only if not convicted of unjustified violent extreme crimes. Also in stable psychological state with understanding of political consequences etc
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