Justice Minister Congratulated
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the agreement to allow cross sharing of information between New Zealand and the United States is a constructive and practical tool to combat crime and …
Justice Minister Judith Collins on the Right Track with Datalab
Justice Minister, Hon Judith Collins, thrills the Sensible Sentencing Trust with her comments in regards to the Justice Sector Annual Report becoming more readily available to the public and the …
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Sensible Sentencing Trust applauds further criminal history information sharing.
The Sensible Sentencing Trust has applauded the announcement of further criminal history information sharing between New Zealand and Australia, however it is calling on the Government to make this public …
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Old Age Saves a Child Predator from Jail
The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) is outraged by a sentence handed down to Geoffrey Trethewey, who was convicted of 42 counts of indecent assault and sexual violation, attempted rape and …
Justice Establishment should hang their heads in shame
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says the victims of a serial sex-offender could have been spared their ordeal if an On-Line Offender Register was in operation. The 89-year old Wellington man, …
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SST commends Corrections Minister
The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) wants to commended the actions of Corrections Minister Anne Tolley for introducing a new law that will change the the supervision orders (ESOs) beyond their …
SST Launches New Website and Offender Databases
The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) is excited to announce the launch of the its new website www.sst.org.nz. The website also contains the recently updated Offender Database, where the general public …
SST Welcomes Members Bill
The Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) applauds Northland MP, Mike Sabin’s, Members Bill that would allow guardians of young offenders having bail conditions such as alcohol bans and having to reside …
Packer sentence not enough!
The Sensible Sentencing Trust say the 2 year imprisonment sentence imposed on Russell Packer is not enough and should be increased by the Court of Appeal. Trust Spokesman Garth McVicar …
Rest in Peace Patricia Perkins
It is with much sadness and respect that the Sensible Sentencing Trust acknowledges the passing of Patricia Perkins in Dunedin on Monday. Mrs Perkins has been a campaigner for changes …