Reform Of Franchise (prisoners) Flashcards
What does no vote for prisoners mean for human rights?
Human rights are not upheld- meaning they are not worthy if they are not applied equally
What does giving prisoners right mean for them in society
Giving them right to vote can reintegrate them back into society and they will still have an impact on society
If prisoners can vote what does this mean for prisoners rights
Rights may be taken more seriously by the government
What does giving prisoners right to vote mean for turnout
Increased turnout meant greater legitimacy for party elected
What does not giving vote to prisoners mean for democracy
Democracy is being damaged
Why might prisoners not be given the vote ?
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