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The purpose of this paper is to set out the case for a new kind of problem-solving court for New Zealand, called a Management Court. The model is what I think could most effectively and efficiently work in the NZ context. It is one that compliments rather than conflicts with our existing criminal justice system. I also believe that overall it would save us a fortune as it would be a real and viable alternative to imprisonment in a large number of cases.
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The Death Penalty It is now 50 years since NZ finally abolished the death penalty for the crime of murder. The history of sentencing...
read moreThe doctrine of ‘absolute judicial immunity’ violates the Rule of Law in a democratic society. Judicial immunity means that a judge cannot be taken to task over a decision that he or she makes even if the decision is thought to be plainly wrong by others.
read moreThe Sensible Sentencing Trust is currently calling for the introduction of legislation to ensure the performance of judges is reviewed annually – allowing the public a right of recourse against those judges who place the safety of the community at undue risk. We make the call for judges to be held accountable for their actions after careful consideration.
read moreLike many ‘legal’ issues, the concept of making judges accountable for their mistakes involves a tension, if not an outright conflict of admirable principles. On the one hand a Judge who is not up to the job should be able to be held to account and in extreme cases even sacked. On the other hand however it is a fundamental and foundation principle of our system of government that the judiciary is independent and immune to public or political interference.
read moreWith the death of Trayvon Martin at the hands of neighbourhood watchman George Zimmerman in America, the extent of the right to defend yourself is a current topic of debate. Greg King has written on the American 'stand-your-ground' doctrine as compared to New Zealand's law on self defence. Greg is currently in New York City on an Eisenhower Fellowship exploring aspects of the criminal justice systems in the United States.
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Sentencing for murder in New Zealand. Then and now. By Greg King
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