Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Yes, except those deemed mentally unstable to do so as reflected in their crimes such as murder and other violent crimes that lessen the lives of the associated victim.

if there is a test taken to see if they are mentally stable enough. and will get out of prison at some point, where the prime-minister affects them.

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Yes, however this should be decided case-by-case, considering things like the type of offence they were found guilty of, when they were found guilty, how old they were at the time, how they have behaved after the conviction, the sentence they received, etc.

No, They were taken out of society and imprisoned and therefore shouldn't have a say on what happens within society.

Yes but on a case by case basis, and that they have shown they have turned over a new leaf and wouldn't vote for anything that would benefit any criminal activity

No, I believe criminals who are incarcerated should lose their rights which make them a part of normal society

yes, but considerations must be made to their psychiatric status and criminal affiliations.

yes, except for financial crime

Yes but should have to do someithng to be able to

No, except for people with only one conviction that is non violent/murder.

Yes, if out in next election period

If prison sentence ends during the term of the election (e.g. in next years)

Yes but not criminals in prison at the time of the vote

Depending on the crimes they have committed, if they have healed or reflected on the reason they were convicted or the crime they were convicted for was minor or false then they should be given the right to vote

Both: violent offenders never, other offenders only after completing sentence + probation

Voting is a national privilege, so while serving out your crime, voting right be suspended!

yes, but only for the general election not referendums. also excluding felons of major violent crimes

I think they should be able to vote on the general elections but not on referendums for those who have not pleaded insanity or committed extremely violent crimes.

They should go through some test or put their signature on a form to confirm that they wont make any silly decisions during voting

Yes, as well as completing a psychometric test.

Not pedophiles or sex offenders

Not people convicted of hate crime

Yes, if they are due to be released from prison during the next government term

This is relevant to what crimes they commit, if a woman suffered long from family abuse then killed her husband, she is considered to have the right to vote. It really depends.

Yes, but they should have good behavior reports

it depends on the crime such as rape murder white collar crimes

Yes unless sentenced to prison. If sentenced to prison then only allowed to vote if they are released within the political term

No. they lose all rights when they are convicted.

Yes if their release date is with 4 years of an election.

depending on the criminal obviously. I believe every citizen of a country should have the right to vote but also you’re not gonna get someone that has schizophrenia that’s been convicted of a pretty bad crime due to their illness to vote. there’s a percentage of every country that probably shouldn’t vote due to not being mentally all “there”

As long as by the time their sentence is over the government in power was the one voted in during that election

Yes, if their sentence ends before the end of the next governing term

Only if their sentence is less than three years

If in prison for less than 10 years

only if the person they are voting for will be in powere

Convicted criminals such as murderers and rapists should be exacuted not giving them a holiday funded by taxpayers

Yes, However only once they have three years or less in prison

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and exclude felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

also, it depends on what types of crime the criminal got

yes but it depends on the charge. More severe charges should not get to vote. it should depend

Only if if their sentence is less than 4 years.

It depends, for petty crime they should still be able to vote.

yes at the end of their sentence unless it is a major crime. I think that they should have a say in the world they come back to.

Yes, as long as they will be released during the period the new prime minister is in office and they are remaining in Mew Zealand upon release.

There are some good people with criminal convictions, People that don’t contribute to society wouldn’t be allowed to vote, they will only vote for an easy road and handouts

I believe this depends on the crimes they have committed and whether they are actively receiving rehabilitation services or not.

es, but this should be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the offence they were convicted with, when they were convicted, how old they were when they were convicted, what has their behaviour been like since that conviction, what punishment did they receive etc, Should be after completing their sentence and should not be granted to those of violent crimes that are proven undeniably guilty.

Yes except for felons convicted of murder, violent crimes, anything to do with harming children or sexual crimes.