BOTH AMERY AND BROGDEN WRONG – PRISONERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO VOTE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE

“This morning, the Opposition accused the Government of wanting to extend voting rights to prisoners.”

“And right on cue, the Government said it had no plans to allow prisoners serving a sentence of more than a year to vote.”

“The Government raced out to rule out the measure.”

“Today, I urge both political parties to re-consider.”

“Prisoners should have the right to vote like everyone else.”

“Allowing prisoners to vote can be a form of rehabilitation in itself.”