Electoral Votes

[SPUGGIE J]

At one time if you were in prison you were not allowed to vote as part of the punishment. Now up in this neck of the woods its been decided that its against human rights to deny prisoners the vote daft as it sounds. So there is a good chance that several million pounds will be paid out come May and the Hollyrood elections because prisoners cannot vote and the change will not be ready in time. Is it right to allow them the vote or right to deny them it?

Any comment from Greg Pope on this though it seems to be a Scottish issue at the moment.

[Ianto.W.]

I would have thought, given Scotlands 'macho' image, they would have been the last to give this scum the right to vote. They are 'inside' for having no regard for others human rights, why should they be afforded them!

[LancYorkYankee]

I agree with Ianto. No freedom to vote for convicted criminals!

[cashman]

its quite funny to see - someone elses rules/ideas are as DUMB as ours.

[grego]

I dont think they should be allowed to vote, they certainly shouldn't be entitled to human rights, its ridiculous, there in prison for crying out loud, it makes me cross that our tax payers money pays for them to live in luxury, tv, decent meals, gym etc, free holiday for some of these scumbags.

[Wynonie Harris]

Don't forget, the Human Rights Act applies to the whole of the UK, since this wretched government incorporated it into British law in 1997, so it'll be England next!

[Ianto.W.]

What they should have incorporated into British Law in 1997 Wynonie, was not affording the felons human rights, untill they have fulfilled their human obligations to the society they have offended.

[***Mr D***]

They shouldnt get a Vote.

Doing time should me that Doing Time, no liberties, no compo because mr big got you in the shower,

It should be hard, tough a deterrant not the equivaleny of butlins for crooks.

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

What they should have incorporated into British Law in 1997 Wynonie, was not affording the felons human rights, untill they have fulfilled their human obligations to the society they have offended.

Tell Greg Pope that!

[LancYorkYankee]

Just imagine, if prisoners could vote, you'd start seeing the politicians campaigning for the prison vote. These votes would be quite valuable because it would be a very substantial voting bloc. By making them fancy promises you could get almost 100% of them voting. Meaning these scoundrels could actually sway an election.

Worst off, what promises would the politicos make to get the vote. It'd have to be better conditions, lesser judgements, extended all expense holidays etc.

Just a thought!

Brian

[Ianto.W.]

LancsYorksYankee, Just imagine, if prisoners could vote, you'd start seeing the politicians campaigning for the prison vote

Knowing those devious politicians they are already canvassing, "look who got you the vote, that lot wouldn't have given it to you"

[chav1]

they shouldnt get to vote


mind you they shouldnt get playstations either

[jambutty]

In a nutshell – if someone gets sent to prison they should lose all civil rights with the exception of humane and medical treatment when required.

Those rights should not be restored until the sentence has been served in full including any parole time.

[Mick]

So no playstation ,tv or e-mail access then what a shame

[WillowTheWhisp]

No they should not be allowed to vote. I don't care if that is against their human rights and if it's discrimination. Why should criminals have a say in the running of the country?