Victims of crime in the adult criminal justice system: a stocktake of the literature Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 This report responds to a request by the Ministry for a literature review that collates, describes and evaluates the evidence base relating to appropriate responses to…
Early Start Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012 Early Start is an evidence-based, early intervention programme developed by Professor David Fergusson, from the Christchurch School of Medicine, in conjunction with local social service providers…
Delivering Better Public Services Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2012 Justice sector agencies – the Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, NZ Police, Serious Fraud Office, Crown Law and Ministry of Social Development (for youth justice)…
Court Lawyer Survey: A summary of findings Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2012 This paper summarises the results of the Survey of Court Lawyers. The research aimed to better understand lawyers’ experience of services and facilities the Ministry of…
Trends in Child and Youth Prosecutions in New Zealand: 2002-2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2012 This report presents key trends in the Child and Youth Prosecution Statistics 2011 released by the Ministry of Justice, and published on the Statistics New Zealand…
Trends in conviction and sentencing in New Zealand 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This report presents key trends in the Conviction and Sentencing Statistics released by the Ministry of Justice and Statistics New Zealand. It covers the calendar years…
Legal aid: Evaluation of reforms Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 The Ministry of Justice is evaluating the implementation and impact of the reforms to the legal aid system that have been progressively implemented since 2009. The…
Progress report on the development of a Victims Code Last Publication Date: 05 Oct 2011 This paper seeks Cabinet's agreement to align the timing of Cabinet's approval of a draft Victims Code with the Victims of Crime Reform Bill, so that…
Review of the sentence of home detention 2007-2011 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2011 The sentence of home detention was introduced in November 2007. This sentence may only be imposed where the court would otherwise have imposed a short-term sentence of…
Family Court Review: Summary Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2011 The Family Court deals with families and children at highly stressful and sometimes risky times in their lives. It is vital it operates effectively so all…
