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Labour Party policy on criminal voting rights

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Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Labour Party answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

This answer aligns with the Labour Party's stance on rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. They believe in restoring civic rights, including voting, to individuals who have served their sentences and completed their parole or probation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

While the Labour Party believes in restoring voting rights to offenders, they might agree with some restrictions for those convicted of serious crimes like murder or violent crimes. However, there is no explicit policy statement to this effect, hence the moderate score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Labour Party in Ireland has a history of advocating for social justice and human rights, which includes voting rights. However, they have not explicitly stated that all convicted criminals should have the right to vote, hence the moderate score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

While the Labour Party strongly believes in the right to vote as a fundamental human right, they have not explicitly stated that this should extend to all citizens regardless of their criminal record. Therefore, the score is moderate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The Labour Party is unlikely to agree with this statement as it goes against their principles of social justice and human rights. They believe in rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, which includes restoring their civic rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 844 voters that identify as Labour Party.

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