New Zealand's Government plans to introduce sentencing reforms to Parliament, focusing on victims and enhancing consequences for offenders.
New Zealand's Government plans to introduce sentencing reforms to Parliament, focusing on prioritizing victims and enhancing consequences for offenders. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith noted a decline in public confidence due to shorter sentences despite a 33% rise in violent crime. Proposed changes include capping sentence discounts, adding aggravating factors for serious crimes, and encouraging cumulative sentencing. The reforms aim to reduce violent crime victims by 20,000 by 2029.
September 16, 2024
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