Since 2001 we have been working hard to make a difference in the New Zealand community.
Below are some of the key changes and actions where we have made a difference – bringing a stop to violent crime in New Zealand.
2020
- Submission on Sexual Violence Legislation Bill
- Invited to Make an Oral Submission at the Parliamentary Select Committee for our Petition: Stand Up, Speak Up, No More Child Abuse.
2019
2018
- SST campaigned to retain the Three Strikes Legislation that was introduced in 2010 and were successful in retaining it.
2017
2016
2015
2014
- Submitted on Parole Amendment Bill
- Submitted on Judicature Modernisation Bill
2013
- Bail Amendment Bill Introduced
- Victims of Crime Reform Bill Introduced
2012
- Submitted on Gang Insignia Bill.
- Youth Justice Reform Campaign commenced.
- Mental Health Review Campaign commenced.
- Sue Couch (RSA Survivor awarded small punitive damages payment by Department of Corrections).
2011
- Submitted regarding Policing Bill (Tasers).
- Submitted regarding Compensating Victims of Crime ($50 Offender Levy).
- Inquiry into Legal Aid by Government.
2001
SST Founded by Garth & Anne McVicar
2001
SST Awarded National Trust of the Year
2001
SST Still Advocating for Victims of Crime in NZ
2010
- Submitted regarding the Legal Services Amendment Bill (Legal Aid Reform).
- Submitted on Crime (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill (Provocation Defence).
- Submission about Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill (3 Strikes and Life means Life).
2009
- $50 Offender Levy introduced
- Submitted regarding Enhancing Victim’s Rights
- Landmark Court Case (RSA victim won right to sue Corrections Department).
2008
- Submitted regarding Policing Bill (Tasers).
- Submitted regarding Compensating Victims of Crime ($50 Offender Levy).
- Inquiry into Legal Aid by Government.
2007
- Submitted on Young Offenders (Serious Crimes) Bill 2007
- Submitted on the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Bill (confiscation of gang assets).
2006
- Victims’ Charter introduced.
- SST awarded National Trust of the Year.
2005
- Further Government inquiry into Victims’ rights.
2004
- Prisoner and Victims’ Claims Bill introduced ensuring offenders do not benefit financially from their crimes.
2003
- Submitted on Parole and Sentencing Reform Bill.
2002
- Put Victims’ Rights on political radar & gave homicide Victims’ families the opportunity to present to Parliament.
2001
- SST was founded.
- Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill passed, increasing the sentence for the worst murders from 10 to 17 years.