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 and those convicted of felonies have full voting rights in Ireland unless they receive a court order banning them from voting.
63% Yes |
37% No |
47% Yes |
37% No |
8% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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5% 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 188k Ireland voters.
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See how importance of “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 188k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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It depends on the nature of the crime. A criminal accused of child abuse should not be aloud to vote on children's rights etc.
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Yes, but only after signs of successful rehabilitation back into society.
@9D9S2NK 12mos12MO
Yes except for major crimes
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Yes, except for felons are convicted of murder or violent crimes or only after completing the sentences and parole/probation
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Except for felons on violent crimes, sexual abuse and those who haven't completed their sentences
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