New Zealand's Labour Party criticizes government for altering Three Strikes legislation without proper process, citing concerns about public input, prison overcrowding, and marginalized groups' impact.
New Zealand's Labour Party is criticizing the government for altering the Three Strikes legislation without proper parliamentary process, claiming it undermines public input and raises concerns about potential prison overcrowding and targeted impacts on marginalized groups. The revised law aims to impose harsher sentences on repeat violent and sexual offenders, lowering the first strike threshold from 24 to 12 months. Critics argue it may exacerbate systemic issues within the justice system.
October 21, 2024
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