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 |
29% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 2.1m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 2.1m UK voters.
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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
@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.
@9M6N2J623hrs23H
Yes but only if its at least 6 years after their crime and their crime has to not have been severe,violent or serious.
@9M43V3B4 days4D
Yes, provided it’s a relatively minor crime committed, and they have served their sentence and parole/probation.
@9M3B9L54 days4D
No , also those who have reformed and served their sentence should have a 10 year ban once sentence has been completed .
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