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National's putting the focus back on the victims of crimes

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 26 Jun 2023, 9:15am
(Photo \ NZ Herald File)
(Photo \ NZ Herald File)

National's putting the focus back on the victims of crimes

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 26 Jun 2023, 9:15am

National's law and order policy is being applauded for putting focus back onto victims of crime.

It’s vowing to stop funding cultural reports on offender's backgrounds, redirecting the money to victim support.

If elected, a 40% cap will also be slapped on the amount judges can discount sentences.

Independent victim advocate Ruth Money says survivors of crime feel the discounts are getting out of control.

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