For instance, we could allow voting rights for prisoners in open prisons, namely those convicted of relatively minor crimes, and offenders who are transferred from a secure environment. (totalpolitics.com)
«[I] f the dictator of a third world nation threw open its prison doors and granted voting rights to the criminals right before a re-election, we all would be appalled,» he said in a statement. (politico.com)
Justice secretary Jack Straw is reportedly considering giving up his power to block the transfer of long - term offenders into open prisons in preparation for their release. (newlawjournal.co.uk)