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Archived Press Releases 2009

SENSIBLE SENTENCING TRUST FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE THE ONLY RESORT, SAY VICTIMS’ FAMILIES
SENSIBLE SENTENCING JOINS CAMPAIGN to change DRINK DRIVE LAW
OPEN LETTER TO KIM WORKMAN
Rethinking SLAMMED
SENSIBLE SENTENCING ACKNOWLEDGES VICTIM INITIATIVES
Congratulations John Key!!!
JUDGE GIVES LICENCE TO KILL
MINISTER OF COURTS SNUBS VICTIMS CONFERENCE
THREE STRIKES AND YOU’RE OUT TOP OF LIST FOR VICTIMS
DEVICES TO STOP REPEAT DRUNK DRIVERS A MUST, SAY VICTIMS’ FAMILIES
RIGHT TO SILENCE SHOULD BE SCRAPPED, SAY VICTIMS
WEATHERSTON GOT 16½ YEARS - ELLIOTTS GOT LIFE!
VICTIMS GATHER TO PUT COURTS ON TRIAL
New Zealand keeps on recycling recidivist drunk drivers
IAN ASHLEY: FROM THE HEART
In memory of Krystal
More lip service from the Children's Commissioner
POLICE WRONG TO NEGOTIATE WITH BAKER
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH INITIATIVES
Keys nightmare - Is National to become a one-hit wonder?
"RIGHTS" – GONE MAD
Socialites can trust the Police
DAVID “FIREBRAND” GARRETT – VERSUS – “GRAB-A-HEADLINE” COSGROVE
PUBLIC SUPPORT 25 YEARS JAIL FOR REPEAT VIOLENT OFFENDERS
Intervention in anti-social behaviour works!!!
AMNESTIES FOR PRISONERS ALREADY HAPPENING
Commit the crime – do the time
Chief Justice promotes “Get Out Of Jail” card
Rapist gets prison term reduced
OCC is a Crock
Official Information Act a Toothless Tiger
APPEAL COURT JUDGES WHO REDUCED SENTENCE OF DEAF WOMANS KILLER NAMED ONLINE
COURT OF APPEAL OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY
'GOOD BOY' GETS SENTENCE INCREASED BY TWO YEARS
Where is the justice????
ANOTHER PIECE OF LABOUR’S LEGISLATION GONE, NOW GET RID OF THE ANTI-SMACKING LAW
NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL A SENSIBLE SENTENCE
CYF's inconsistency raises credibility issues
CONTAINERS – OUR SOLDIERS WOULD LOVE THEM
Political apathy killing kids?
At last – A Families Commissioner who cares
Statement regarding Len Snee tragedy
MASSIVE SENTENCING REFORMS ON THE WAY
ON-LINE SENTENCING TRACKER FOR WORST OFFENDERS
Tax payers financing drug abuse
NZ POLICE IMMUNE TO DRUG ABUSE
OFFICIALS USING INFLAMATORY TACTICS – WATCHDOG
Watchdogs call for inquiry into CYF
VICTIMS WATCHDOG ACCUSES ‘WHACKY LEFTIES’ OF DESPERATE TACTICS
Police illicit drug strategy misses the target
YES MINISTER – HEADS MUST ROLL
It is time to get tough, now!
BOOT CAMPS GOT TO BE BETTER THAN STATUS QUO
News Flash: Drug Users have Mental Health problems !!!
CIVIL LIBERTIES SCARE MONGERING
BOY RACER FREEBIE ANGERS WATCHDOG
MAY THE DOGS ROT IN HELL!
GLASSIE SENTENCES A DISGRACE SAYS WATCHDOG
Police Minister's next focus must be on "P"
Rapist paroled in striking distance of victim and schools
INTERNET GAGGING ORDERS – WHAT’S NEXT – GOVERNMENT CENSORSHIP?
A Gauntlet to Children's Welfare Agencies
Crime watchdog supports mother’s actions
OUTSIDE THE WIRE WITH WEAPON OF CHOICE - A SHOVEL!
Judge Colin Doherty applauded by Justice Watchdog
Kim Workman needs a reality check!
Government must ensure safety of new designer drugs
CATCH PHRASES JUST WON’T CUT IT – VICTIMS GROUP
Kim Workman driving the wrong ambulance
FIRST DEAD CHILD ON NATIONAL’S WATCH