Reform Of Franchise (prisoners) Flashcards

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Q

What does no vote for prisoners mean for human rights?

A

Human rights are not upheld- meaning they are not worthy if they are not applied equally

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What does giving prisoners right mean for them in society

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Giving them right to vote can reintegrate them back into society and they will still have an impact on society

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If prisoners can vote what does this mean for prisoners rights

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Rights may be taken more seriously by the government

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What does giving prisoners right to vote mean for turnout

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Increased turnout meant greater legitimacy for party elected

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What does not giving vote to prisoners mean for democracy

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Democracy is being damaged

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Why might prisoners not be given the vote ?

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1) prisoners are in prison for breaking laws so they should therefore lose their freedoms like the right to vote
2) no popular demand to extend the franchise to prisoners

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