
Three Strikes law glitch should be changed - Act Party
Act Party leader David Seymour speaks on "unintended consequence" of Three Strikes law.
Act Party leader David Seymour speaks on "unintended consequence" of Three Strikes law.
If the prison summit produces something new it will have been worthwhile.
Dangerous inmates are being released with no preparation for the outside world.
The outburst disrupted the smooth flow and thrust a spotlight onto Wallace.
"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."
COMMENT: For the causes of crime look to the breakdown of families.
Jacinda Ardern opened the criminal justice summit by slamming NZ's incarceration rate.
Adams said the Government was conflicted and confused.
Andrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.
Dog uncovered 11.5 grams of cannabis oil hidden in a pair of socks
Josh Masters said he 'hated' P. Ten years later, he's finally left prison for dealing.
Josh Masters was released by the Parole Board in July 2018 after 10 years in prison for dealing methamphetamine. Video / File / MediaWorks
System failures could result in patients walking out of high-risk facilities.
The trip was research in helping offenders adjust to life outside prison.
William Hines has successfully appealed the length of his jail sentence owing to illness.
Garth McVicar steps down. Sensible Sentencing Trust to be led by new management committee.
COMMENT: The Government continues to play footsie with the law and order lobbyists.
A prisoner suffered serious injuries in gang assault.
A key player in pushing for harsher criminal punishment has been sidelined.
Volunteer-run yoga classes one of the most popular among prison inmates.
Justice Minister says there are other things besides three strikes to reduce prison muster
Kelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.
Minister of Corrections, Kelvin Davis, announces plan for Waikeria Prison facilities. / Dean Purcell
COMMENT: Building houses will work far better, making people safe, than building prisons.
The initiative is aimed at high-risk offenders to give them access to intensive therapy.
A repeat child sex offender may soon be housed at a property near a Christchurch school
Research suggests severe policies have an effect opposite to what was intended.
COMMENT: Prison can be turned into a life changing experience for offenders.
New Zealand's only maximum security facility, at Paremoremo, is more than 50 years old.
About 30 corrections staff called in sick after an increase in organised violence.