The rights of prisoners are generally suspended until they have served their time. Once they are reintroduced into society, their rights to vote can be restored. Although, I believe that the prisoner's voting rights should be seized or given back depending on their crime.
No
In the USA, the laws regarding voting rights for prisoners vary by state. Some states allow prisoners to vote, while others do not. It is important to check the specific laws in the state where the prisoner is incarcerated to determine their voting rights.
Jean Hampton has written: 'Do prisoners have the right to vote?' -- subject(s): Prisoners, Suffrage
No. Once the are out of jail they can.
Yes, Kenyans have the right to vote in free elections. Kenya was also the first East African nation to give prisoners the right to vote.
British and Irish citizens resident in the UK and over 18 years of age can vote in the UK. Prisoners cannot vote.
They become a member of the House of Lords, are a convicted serving prisoner (remand prisoners and released convicts are allowed to vote) or they are declared 'insane'.
In USA you can't vote if you are serving any part of your sentence . However in many states once you've finished your sentence and you're a tax paying citizen than you can vote.
While incarcerated, prisoners may lose certain rights such as the right to vote, freedom of movement, privacy, and the right to possess certain items.
- Those that do not have UK citizenship - Prisoners - Royal Family - Under 18s - Possibly the homeless?
Hamer descibed how she was jailed for registering to vote in 1962, and how police fored other prisoners to beat her.
Eighteen years old, although certain categories of people are not allowed to vote at all, these being prisoners serving time, members of the armed forces on active service, and The Royal Family.