纽约审议关于减少刑期的法案,引发关于安全和康复的辩论。
New York considers bills to reduce prison sentences, sparking debate over safety and rehabilitation.
纽约州正在考虑几项可以减少刑期的法案,包括《公平和及时假释法》和《老年人假释法》,这两项法案优先考虑囚犯的记录和释放年龄。
New York state is considering several bills that could reduce prison sentences, including the Fair and Timely Parole Act and the Elder Parole Act, which prioritize inmates' records and age for release.
包括执法在内的批评者认为,这可能会导致暴力罪犯提前释放,而支持者则说假释委员会仍能确保公共安全。
Critics, including law enforcement, argue these could lead to early releases for violent criminals, while supporters say parole boards will still ensure public safety.
另一个法案,即“平等时间法案”,允许囚犯通过康复方案减刑,在安全和重返社会问题上面临类似的辩论。
Another bill, the "Earned Time Act," allows inmates to reduce sentences through rehabilitation programs, facing similar debates over safety and reintegration.