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2) End current parole system and introduce ongoing supervision upon release as determined by a judge for all repeat violent offenders and sex offenders?

Maori Party position: YES. Regular assessment and the search for new behaviour patterns should accompany the supervision

3) Compulsory DNA testing upon conviction for Crimes Act crimes?

Maori Party position: NO

4) Victims before criminals-true restitution and reparation for victims by criminals, plus real support for victims?

Maori Party position: YES

5) Provide preventive detention by way of secure confinement for criminally insane or criminals with diagnosed mental illness?

Maori Party position: YES

6) Amend legislation to ensure that any future prisoner compensation be paid direct to victims or a consolidated victim fund?

Maori Party position: YES It is appropriate that the guilty party assist with restitution whatever the source of the means to do this.

7) Reduce the age of criminal responsibility under the Crimes Act?

Maori Party position: NO

8) Victims to have true input into sentencing and parole?

Maori Party position: YES

9) Abolish concurrent sentencing for all crimes under the Crimes Act with particular emphasis on violent and sex offenders?

Maori Party position: NO

10) Introduce the concept of consequences in prison, with focus to be placed on job training, education and work skills?

Maori Party position: YES