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Electronic bail debacle reinforces need for bail reform
Thursday, 17 January 2013, 2:57 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust say public safety must be of paramount consideration in all bail decisions, including those where electronic bail is being considered. Trust Spokesman, Garth McVicar was commenting after the Herald revealed that the ... More >>
Give the Judge a Medal – The Vote is Unanimous
Sunday, 23 December 2012, 4:54 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A Judge who is waging a crusade against granting bail to violent offenders has won unanimous public support. Judge Callander has made strong statements about the need to keep the public safe and has backed up his words by denying bail to violent offenders. More >>
Predator Awareness Campaign Work Pays Off
Monday, 17 December 2012, 9:33 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
"SST Predator Awareness campaign is all about protecting children from sexual deviants, something successive Governments have failed to do.” More >>
A Sensible Fundraiser
Saturday, 15 December 2012, 12:46 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust would like to congratulate their Wellington branch members and supporters for enthusiastically getting behind the successful movie fundraiser night held on December 10th. The event, a pre-screening of ‘The Life of Pi’ drew ... More >>
Another Bail Fail Exposed
Friday, 14 December 2012, 9:06 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Following tonight’s Campbell Live feature exposing yet another spectacular Bail Fail, the Law & Order Select Committee responsible for bail reform is being accused of having its head in the sand. More >>
Another Burton or Bell – parole system under fire yet again
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 4:37 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
This could very easily have been another Graham Burton or William Bell; it appears the Parole Board are still subjecting the community to extreme risk. McVicar More >>
Select Committee just wasted our money - Bail can be bought
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 10:34 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A recent case involving top criminal lawyer Barry Hart reveals how lawyers have ‘gamed’ the system. More >>
11 years to do the ‘right’ thing
Saturday, 8 December 2012, 4:17 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
For immediate release: 11 years to do the ‘right’ thing 11 years ago today William Bell walked into the Panmure RSA and massacred three innocent people and left Sue Couch mutilated – she was not expected to survive. But Sue Couch not only survived, ... More >>
Pay Sue but fix the problem says McVicar
Friday, 7 December 2012, 9:08 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust is welcoming news of a settlement in the Sue Couch but says the release and management of recidivist offenders on parole mean more cases are looming. More >>
Sensible Sentencing Trust - Statement On Susan Couch
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 7:49 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Susan Couch has accepted the payment of $300,000 from the Corrections Department to settle her claim for exemplary damages. That works out to be $27,272 for every year since the attack. More >>
Continuing bail blunders endanger the public
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 3:41 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
“The bail laws continue to place the public in grave danger – particularly where the offender is also being treated by the utterly flawed mental health system” says Sensible Sentencing Trust National Spokesperson Garth McVicar. More >>
Bail Fail continues has Select Committee ignored the Crusher
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 11:51 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Bail Fail continues – has Select Committee ignored the Crusher? The very week the Select Committee releases its recommendations on amendments to the Bail Act following numerous murders committed by offenders on bail, another young mother is murdered ... More >>
California’s ‘Three Strikes’ law brought in line with NZ
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 1:46 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
For immediate release: California’s ‘Three Strikes’ law brought in line with New Zealand’s The Sensible Sentencing Trust has welcomed the passing of ‘Proposition 36’ by the voters of California – a public referendum that sought to soften the ... More >>
Imprisonment for child abuser sends the right message
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 1:29 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
For immediate release: Imprisonment for child abuser sends the right message to society and the judiciary The Sensible Sentencing Trust has today welcomed the Court of Appeal’s ruling that home detention for a child abuser was wrong, and instead ... More >>
Victims Voice rebuilds in Christchurch
Saturday, 3 November 2012, 1:55 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
For immediate release: Victims Voice rebuilds in Christchurch Sensible Sentencing Trust Christchurch Branch will be holding their meeting as part of the “Digging in Campaign” this Sunday 4th November, 2pm at the Cashmere Club. More >>
Crown to appeal the sentencing of Justice Mary Peters
Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 11:26 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
In August in the Napier High Court Justice Mary Peters failed law-abiding New Zealander’s and a baby girl whose legs were broken by her father in five places. At the same time she has raised serious questions about her suitability as a Justice of the High ... More >>
New Zealand's worst female offenders identified on-line
Friday, 19 October 2012, 9:19 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust has started up a new section on its online database Sentencing Tracker that list female paedophiles and sex offenders and child killers in New Zealand. The Sentencing Tracker was created by Ross Crosby in February 2009. ... More >>
Nia abuser gets 4 years while US child abuser gets 99!
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 10:01 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A similar assault on a 2 year old in America attracted a 99 year sentence. I know that woman will not be released after only 4 years. This is a sad reflection on New Zealand justice. Peter Bentley ________________________________________ For immediate ... More >>
Nia abuser gets 4 years while US child abuser gets 99!
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 9:46 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A similar assault on a 2 year old in America attracted a 99 year sentence. I know that woman will not be released after only 4 years. This is a sad reflection on New Zealand justice. Peter Bentley More >>
Parole reforms breach ‘human rights’ – Yeah Right!
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 1:35 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust congratulates Justice Minister Judith Collins on the introduction of legislation which will reduce stress and anxiety for victims of serious crime when being exposed to needless parole hearings. More >>
