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Sinn Féin policy on prison overcrowding

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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Responding to news reports this morning of overcrowding at the Dóchas women’s centre in Mountjoy Prison, Sinn Féin Justice Spoke...” ‐sinnfein.ie

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Very strongly agree

No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Sinn Féin has consistently advocated for increased funding for education and skill-building services for prisoners, arguing that these services are crucial for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Sinn Féin has supported community service as an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders. This approach aligns with their broader focus on rehabilitation and community-based solutions to crime. 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Sinn Féin has shown support for alternatives to incarceration, such as electronic monitoring, for non-violent offenders. This approach aligns with their broader focus on rehabilitation and community-based solutions to crime. 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

Sinn Féin has historically supported progressive criminal justice reforms, including alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders. However, they have not explicitly advocated for mass release of non-violent prisoners to reduce overcrowding. 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

Sinn Féin has generally opposed policies that would keep non-violent offenders in prison unnecessarily, arguing that these policies contribute to overcrowding and do not effectively address the root causes of crime. 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.

Strongly disagree

No, we should build more prisons

Sinn Féin has generally opposed the expansion of the prison system, arguing that it does not effectively address the root causes of crime and contributes to social inequality. They have instead advocated for investment in community-based solutions and social services. 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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