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 |
30% Yes |
45% No |
15% 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 |
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4Y254FY4yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of electoral fraud
@4V3M4BT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after they've been assessed mentally to show their capable of Making a stable and informed decision
@8NR9HBD4yrs4Y
Depends upon the crime committed.
@986DM532yrs2Y
Not if they are serving time
@9L2V3TL4mos4MO
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.
@9QPRGB53wks3W
Completely depends on whether they are of complete sound mind and have priorities straight and won’t go back to crime ever
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