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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 Safe New Zealand

Mission Statement

To obtain a large base of community support, and ensure safety for all New Zealanders from violent and criminal offending, through education, development of effective penal policies, and the promotion of responsible behaviour, accountable parenting, and respect for each other at all levels of society.

Sensible Sentencing Goals:

To ensure that adults and children are equally and adequately protected from those who have committed murder and other serious violent crimes. Such protection to require the offender to serve all of the sentences which are imposed.
Life means Life.

To enact legislation that will ensure that the early release of offenders on parole is not automatic, and that parole be granted only in exceptional cases where the offender can clearly demonstrate that he or she is no longer a risk to society.

To initiate adequate legislation and policies to ensure that serious violent offenders receive the maximum penalties as prescribed by the Crimes Act.

To ensure that victims of violent crime and their families or their representatives to have input into court proceedings prior to sentencing.

To ensure that juries to be able to recommend sentencing to Judges

To ensure that any offenders who commit multiple crimes receive cumulative sentences rather than concurrent sentences.

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.