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.

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 if they are within 5 years of finishing their sentence

no if they are in jail.

Only if there sentence has less than 3 years to run

Same stance as those who can not make a proper informed decision

Convicted criminals should be allowed to vote, unless they are guilty of such crimes such as rape, incest, bestiality and pedophilia. Murderers should be allowed to vote as well, only if they originally committed murder in self-defence.

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

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”

Except for those serving life sentences.

the three year term is a good policy

yes but not the gay criminals

It depends, it’s a hard question to answer

Those with short sentences for petty offenses should be given the right to vote.

Yes, if they will be released within that election period

I do think that every citizen deserves the right to vote. But for someone who convicted criminals, they will choose the party that will benefit them. For me, yes, except for those who convicted of murder or violent crimes. For those who completed their sentences and parole or probation has the right to vote.

Only criminals who have committed sexual crimes should lose the right to vote.

Criminals with life sentences should not be allowed to vote

Criminals should be able to vote. Besides sex offenders

if they come out before the next election

Yes, but only after completing their sentences, or if their sentence will be finished before the next election.

Yes, but only after a 5 year period of no further offending.

It must be decided on a case by case basis. The government must represent everyone's wishes. That is democracy but not all voices are equal.

After a certain amount of time after the offence

Yes, but depends on criminal offence.

I feel like it depends on the conviction, but I am in between.

No, do the crime do the time.

If they pass psychiatric evaluation

Dependent on psychiatric evaluation

Only if said prisoners are nz citizens. All citizens should have the right to vote. Incarcerated or not.

are they a repeat offender??

Depends on the nature of the conviction. Convictions can range from DUI's to murder. Someone who has a less serious conviction and isn't in prison or never went, should be able to vote.

No, while you are in jail, you lose your right to do so

Yes, if they have been convicted for more than 3 years (1 voting period)

Only those convicted of minor crimes

Dependent on severity of crime. No for murderers, rapists etc.

Except for mentally impaired convicts

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes that haven’t completed their sentences

No because they will want the bad party of the party that could lead them too criminal.

Yes unless convicted of violent crime

Yes, except if convicted of murder

yes criminals should be those not in gangs

Yes except those convicted of crimes against children/minors, sexual crimes, violent crimes and murder.

Yes, as long as it doesn't affect New Zealand in a horrible way

All but the stupid South African lady

if they seamed to have changed from being a idiodt then yes.

The right for criminals to vote should depend on the length of sentence remaining Criminals with 20years left to serve should not have the right to shape a country they won't be a part

If they are to be released withIn political term

Yes if they will be released from prison within 2 years of the election

Yes unless their crimes are violent or exploitative economically

Yes. Fundamental human rights. Every citizen deserves the right to vote and perhaps we should utilise prison programs to educate on voting during election periods.

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation and to see if they are fit to vote

Yes, unless they have a track record of destabilizing institutions such as with white collar fraud or organised terrorism.

I'm undecided/ unsure

if the sentence is less than 3 years

Only whilst incarcerated. Once released from prison they should be free to have there say but not while serving time.

depending on how long they are in prizened for

For those entering the last 4 years of their sentences

Yes, except for felons convicted or violent and sexual crimes

Removal of the right to vote should be a sentencing option available to judges

For sentences under 3 years yes

I like the law as it currently is.

Yes, if they are informed and have an understanding of the current political climate.

Yes according to the current law. Should be able to vote after sentence

If there not super bad

If you have committed crime and gone against the law then no.

Assuming they are mentally capable and will one day be rejoining society, yes.

Sure, If they are educated on all parties then yes

If the criminal is coming out of prison before the next election

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation, but only if they were not convicted for murder, violent or sexual crimes.

Yes, if they will be released within the period they are voting for

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.