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 Germany unless they receive a court order banning them from voting.
60% Yes |
40% No |
42% Yes |
40% No |
8% Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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6% Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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4% Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
See how support for each position on “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 189k Germany voters.
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See how importance of “Criminal Voting Rights” has changed over time for 189k Germany voters.
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Unique answers from Germany users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Everyone should have the right to vote, even criminals. The exception should be if said person conducted a crime against the existence of the country or its democratic foundation.
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Yes, but only after an appeal to the court for restoration of rights.
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Yes and provide education on politics
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It depends on what the crime was and how their mental health is/ how stable they are.
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If they are in a insanity mindset than no.
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