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Liberal Democrats policy on drug trafficking penalties

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Voting recordNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Voting record

Answer: No, I do not believe in the death penalty

Reference: “The death penalty is one of the greatest affronts to fundamental human rights. It is cruel, inhumane and irreversible. The UK mu...” ‐org.uk

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “For the death penalty, 9% of Labour members and 8% of Lib Dem members support or strongly support it. The SNP figure is 23%.” ‐co.uk

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Very strongly agree

No, I do not believe in the death penalty

The Liberal Democrats do not believe in the death penalty, as they consider it a violation of human rights and an ineffective deterrent for crime. They have consistently opposed the death penalty and have advocated for its abolition in the UK and internationally. 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 agree

No

The Liberal Democrats would strongly agree with this answer, as they oppose the death penalty and believe in alternative methods of punishment and rehabilitation for criminals. They have advocated for drug policy reform, focusing on treating drug addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one. 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 agree

No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with this answer, as they oppose the death penalty and support alternative methods of punishment. While they may not specifically advocate for life in prison without parole for drug traffickers, they do support a more rehabilitative approach to drug policy and criminal justice. 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

The Liberal Democrats are against the death penalty in general, as they believe in upholding human rights and the sanctity of life. They have consistently opposed the death penalty and have not supported any policies that would introduce it for drug traffickers. 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, as long as they are given a fair trial

The Liberal Democrats would strongly disagree with this answer, as they are against the death penalty in all circumstances, regardless of whether a fair trial is given. They believe in upholding human rights and the sanctity of life and have consistently opposed the death penalty. 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, but only if they are repeated offenders

The Liberal Democrats would strongly disagree with this answer, as they oppose the death penalty in all cases, including for repeated offenders. They believe in alternative methods of punishment and rehabilitation and have consistently opposed the death penalty. 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, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

The Liberal Democrats would strongly disagree with this answer, as they are against the death penalty in all circumstances, even if there is proof that someone died from the drugs trafficked. They believe in upholding human rights and the sanctity of life and have consistently opposed the death penalty. 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

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30,054 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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