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Ulster Unionist’s policy on criminal politicians

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Ulster Unionist’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

The UUP would likely agree with allowing politicians to run for office if they have finished serving their sentence, especially considering their involvement in the peace process and working with former paramilitary members who had criminal convictions. This stance reflects a balance between their conservative values and the practicalities of the peace process. 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

No

The UUP would likely lean towards not allowing convicted criminals to run for office, given their conservative stance on law and order. However, their involvement in the peace process and willingness to work with former paramilitary members in politics may suggest some flexibility on this issue. 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, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

The UUP might somewhat agree with allowing politicians to run for office if their crime was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime. This stance aligns with their conservative values and focus on law and order, while still allowing for some flexibility in cases where the crime is deemed less severe. 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.

Slightly agree

No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

The UUP might somewhat agree with disallowing politicians under investigation for a crime, but this stance could be seen as too restrictive and potentially open to abuse. There is no clear historical example of the UUP advocating for such a policy. 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.

Neutral

Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

The UUP's stance on this issue is not clear, as there is no specific historical example or policy statement regarding crimes committed outside of office. Their conservative values might suggest a preference for stricter rules, but their involvement in the peace process indicates some flexibility. 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

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) would likely disagree with allowing any convicted criminal to run for office without restrictions. The UUP has traditionally been a conservative party that values law and order. However, they have participated in peace processes that involved former paramilitary members entering politics, such as the Good Friday Agreement. 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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