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Goals, Vision Statement and Mission

More detailed policy statements on specific areas are as follows;
Justice Reforms covering Steps of Homicide Sentencing, The "Cab Rank" Rule and A "Sliding Scale" of Legal Aid
Parole
Cumulative/Concurrent Sentencing
Name Suppression
Death Penalty
Restorative Justice
Bail
Three Strikes

Vision Statement

A New Zealand safe from crime.

Mission Statement

The Sensible Sentencing Trust is a non-profit and non-partisan organisation, run by volunteers, that seeks to bring about positive changes that support a New Zealand safe from crime.

Sensible Sentencing Goals:

1. To represent New Zealanders who believe that the over-riding responsibility of the criminal justice system is to protect law-abiding citizens from criminal behaviour and satisfy victims and the community that justice has been done, making New Zealand a safer place.
2. To provide victims of crime an opportunityto utilise their experience to influence changes and promote reform that will assist in making a New Zealand safe from crime.
3. To promote and support initiatives that encourage responsible behaviour, effective education, accountable parenting and respect for others to ensure a New Zealand safe from crime.
4. To expose the failings within the current criminal justice system that undermine the right of law-abiding citizens to live in a New Zealand safe from crime.
5. To work with victims of crime in an advocacy and support role.

Sensible Sentencing Long Term Objective

To allow Law and Order to be properly treated and developed as foundations of New Zealand society, along with Health and Education.