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 |
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 |
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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
@986DM531yr1Y
Not if they are serving time
@9L2V3TL2mos2MO
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.
@9MZFFMX12hrs12H
Yes but only after a year or two of being released as it allows time to try and adjust to the world before making a vote
@9MYPBZV24hrs24H
Except for felons convicted for murder, noncery or violent crimes and AFTER they have completed their sentences and havent reoffended
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