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Voting recordYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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Answer: Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
Reference: “"National Party Bill removed voting rights from all sentenced prisoners." Note: The ban on the right to vote only applied to co...” ‐govt.nz
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Agree
No
The National Party has shown support for restricting voting rights for convicted criminals. As mentioned earlier, they passed the Electoral (Disqualification of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Act in 2010, which removed the right to vote from all prisoners serving a sentence of imprisonment. However, this does not apply to all convicted criminals, only those currently serving a prison sentence. 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.
Slightly agree
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation
The National Party's stance on voting rights for convicted criminals is somewhat aligned with this answer. While they removed voting rights for prisoners serving a sentence of imprisonment, they did not remove voting rights for those who have completed their sentences and parole/probation. However, their primary focus has been on restricting voting rights for prisoners, rather than advocating for the restoration of rights after completing sentences. 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
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes
The National Party has not specifically advocated for this position. Their focus has been on removing voting rights for all prisoners serving a sentence of imprisonment, regardless of the nature of their crime. The 2010 Electoral (Disqualification of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Act does not make any distinctions between different types of crimes. 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
Yes
The National Party has not historically supported the idea of allowing all convicted criminals to vote. In 2010, they passed the Electoral (Disqualification of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Act, which removed the right to vote from all prisoners serving a sentence of imprisonment. 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
Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote
The National Party has not supported the idea that every citizen deserves the right to vote, as evidenced by their 2010 legislation removing voting rights for prisoners serving a sentence of imprisonment. This stance indicates that they believe certain individuals, such as convicted criminals, should not have the right to vote. 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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National Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 24,433 voters that identify as National Party.
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