News Source: Scoop
| about 1 month ago
NZ Offenders are getting off light with their victim surcharge, as in California the victim compensation scheme is funded by fines ranging from $200 to $10,000 on felonies and up to $1,000 on misdemeanors. If the new legislation is to succeed, in...
News Source: Xtra News
| about 1 month ago
Women's Refuge is pleased a bill giving more protection to the victims of domestic violence has been passed by Parliament unopposed. Justice Minister Simon Power says the Domestic Violence Bill says it provides police with additional powers in...
News Source: Xtra News
| about 1 month ago
Justice Minister Simon Power is confident a new offenders levy will not cost more than it brings in. Parliament has passed a law that will require all convicted offenders to pay a $50 fee, which will be used to support crime victims. Labour claims...
News Source: Newstalk ZB
| about 1 month ago
Justice Minister Simon Power said the five-day period will be crucial if the protection order is issued over a long weekend or in other situations where access to the courts is limited. The new law allows for the removal of women and children from...
News Source: Xtra News
| about 1 month ago
Police will be able to issue instant protection orders for victims of domestic violence under law changes passed by Parliament tonight. Justice Minister Simon Power said although New Zealand had a comprehensive set of laws designed to protect people...
News Source: Xtra News
| about 1 month ago
All convicted offenders will have to pay a $50 levy under a law passed by Parliament today. Justice Minister Simon Power says it will collect $13.6 million over the first four years which will be used to help victims of crime. "Victims of crime have...