The Senate of the state of new York passed a bill according to which in trials will be able to participate as jurors persons convicted of criminal offences. In the state until the ban for criminals to perform the duties of a jury. Now this can be done by those who have served a full term of imprisonment, is released on parole under police surveillance.
A controversial law passed by the democratic majority. 36 senators voted in favor, 25 against. «When people go through the penal system, they should be allowed to re-enter into society, commented on the bill state Senator Jamaal Bailey of the Bronx. — We talk about how to be a society with a second chance.»
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Republican Senator, minority leader John Flanagan opposed, calling the bill an addition to the «Criminal bill of rights» Democrats: «Democrats could believe that Judith Clark, a terrorist who killed two police officers and a security guard will be an impartial jury? Where common sense and respect for those who died and to the families who still grieve?»
Also voted against four Democrats, all from long island, senators Monica Martinez, Ana Caplan, John Brooks and Jim Hogran. «I voted against it, because I have concerns about some serious violent crimes, such as murder or rape. Or someone like Bernie Madoff, explained Hogran. — I don’t think these people have a place on the jury, but I think that in all directions may be opportunities that we could explore.»
