Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Sensible Sentencing Trust for InfoPages here.
Sensible Sentencing Trust - Latest News [Page 6]
SST Congratulate Darroch Ball On Victim Focussed Bill
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 9:06 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
“Victims are continuously being re-victimised by sentences where leniency is currently given to the perpetrator due to cultural reports and other circumstances or needs.” The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) have congratulated Darroch Ball on his proposed ... More >>
New Zealand's Horrific Violence Must Stop!
Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 2:37 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) is urging all New Zealanders to speak out if they see or suspect there is any possibility of a child being abused. National Spokesperson Jess McVicar said “Heartbreakingly, absolutely nothing has changed ... More >>
“No Body, No Parole” - A Common Sense Bill
Monday, 6 January 2020, 7:17 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust are putting their support behind Nationals 'Concealment of Location of Victim Remains Bill’ More >>
Independent Victim body needs urgent action
Friday, 13 December 2019, 10:18 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A report released by the Chief Victims advisor Kim McGregor advising there needs to be an Independent Victims body is being welcomed by Victim Rights lobby group Sensible Sentencing Trust. National spokesperson Jess McVicar says the trust have ... More >>
A shocking blow for homicide Victim’s family
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 5:38 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Today the Court of Appeal released their decision to allow Helen Milner (The Black Widow) to have the last remaining body samples of the husband she murdered, in an attempt to prove her innocence by trying to see if he had an underlying heart condition. ... More >>
Bring back balance to the Scales of Justice
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 9:54 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) has congratulated the National Party on their recent release of Justice system proposals. SST’s National Spokesperson Jess McVicar said it is a relief to hear there will be a focus on Victims of crime, as they are ... More >>
A Victim’s right to read ALL of their Impact Statement
Monday, 25 November 2019, 2:18 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A Victim’s right to read ALL of their Victim Impact Statement 25th November 2019 More >>
Ideological Government has forgotten Victims of crime
Monday, 25 November 2019, 2:02 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust say the Government has lost touch with reality and public opinion with Justice Minister Andrew Little’s raft of changes proposed for corrections and justice. SST National Spokesperson Jess McVicar said “Littles announcements ... More >>
Name suppression continues for Convicted Murderer
Saturday, 23 November 2019, 11:42 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust is questioning why the name of the 27-year-old male who murdered Grace Millane still enjoys name suppression following today’s verdict and says surely no justification can now exist for secrecy. More >>
Killers sentence will not bring peace for family of Victim
Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 10:11 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
“At the end of the day when you commit a brutal act such as murder a ‘difficult upbringing’ will never explain why someone chose to take another’s life.” More >>
Justice system failing to keep community safe
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 9:42 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A 90-year-old woman is in hospital in a serious but stable condition after being violently attacked by youths. On Saturday afternoon, the elderly woman was ‘smashed, bashed and left for dead’ in what her family described as a violent home invasion. ... More >>
New legislation will sideline Victims of crime
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 9:25 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A Government Bill coming up for its third reading may well mean we will see dramatic changes in the Justice system, but they will not be of any benefit to the Victims of crime! The Bill put forward by Andrew Little is looking to introduce a Criminal ... More >>
STOP plea bargaining! Our children deserve better!
Friday, 25 October 2019, 3:19 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Our babies, our children are our most precious gifts. Sadly, they are also our most vulnerable of all victims. New Zealand has one of the worst levels of Child Abuse in the developed world. A shameful, devastating statistic that is only getting worse! ... More >>
Meth Dealers to be rewarded
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 8:32 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Methamphetamine (meth) dealers who can prove their own addiction caused their drug offending could have their sentences cut by 30 per cent, according to a landmark judgement released by the Court of Appeal. The role of an offender in a drug network ... More >>
Child Exploitation Material should be Prime Ministers focus
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 8:51 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
"So many of our children are being violently harmed. Their innocence stolen and their bodies used for the sexual gratification and financial gain of those involved in the dark world of paedophillia. These innocent children are voiceless; nobody ... More >>
Family Violence "a get out of jail free card" say SST
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 3:03 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of child abuse and family violence in the developed world. It is a shameful statistic we have all known for years and yet the violent harm continues; the fear, the intimidation, the terror and the scars. More >>
“We have had enough! He has to go!”
Monday, 30 September 2019, 9:52 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (SSGT) Victim Advocate Jayne Walker is beyond angry and exasperated that serial sex attacker and public menace Mohyadin Mohamed Farah is still allowed the privilege to live in New Zealand. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/111480343/judges-difficult-sentencing-of-a-refugee-who-wont-stop-offending More >>
Killer making mockery of Victims and Justice system
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 9:35 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Convicted murderer and child sex offender Phillip John Smith (also known as Traynor) is again taking Corrections to court, this time over a decision refusing to allow him to meet with a journalist. More >>
Common Sense needed in Corrections approach
Monday, 19 August 2019, 1:46 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
“Community safety must be the paramount consideration when releasing an offender, and the only way for that to be achieved is for the offender to acknowledge their crimes.” More >>
‘Political Demise’ – allowing prisoners to vote
Monday, 12 August 2019, 2:41 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Waitangi Tribunal report released today, found that the 2010 law change was inconsistent with Treaty principles and led to significant prejudice against Māori. More >>
