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Conservatives policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “David Cameron has made clear that prisoners will not get the vote as long as he is Prime Minister. Nothing is going to change. ...” ‐co.uk

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Strongly agree

No

The Conservative party has generally supported the current UK policy, which denies the right to vote to convicted prisoners serving their sentences. In 2011, the Conservative-led government opposed the European Court of Human Rights ruling that the UK's blanket ban on prisoner voting was unlawful, and in 2015, the Conservative party manifesto pledged to maintain the ban on prisoner voting. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

While the Conservative party has not explicitly supported this position, it is more in line with their stance on maintaining the ban on prisoner voting during their sentences. The party may be open to considering voting rights for ex-offenders who have completed their sentences and parole/probation, as this would still uphold their belief in punishment and rehabilitation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

The Conservative party has not shown support for this position, as they have generally been in favor of maintaining the ban on prisoner voting. However, this stance is less extreme than allowing all convicted criminals to vote, so it receives a slightly higher score than Answer 1. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The UK Conservative party has historically been against allowing convicted criminals to vote while serving their sentences. In 2011, the Conservative-led government opposed a European Court of Human Rights ruling that the UK's blanket ban on prisoner voting was unlawful, with then Prime Minister David Cameron stating that the idea of giving prisoners the vote made him feel 'physically ill.' Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

This position is the most opposed to the Conservative party's stance on prisoner voting. The party has consistently supported the ban on prisoner voting and has not shown any inclination to change this policy. Granting every citizen the right to vote, regardless of their criminal history, would be a significant departure from their current position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 42,544 voters that identify as Conservative.

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