Labour Party

Nats on parole - ineffective and expensive

06.10.2008

For New Zealand's most serious offenders like William Bell, Graeme Burton and George Baker, National's non-parole policy will have no impact, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said today.

Phil Goff was speaking following the release today of National's policy on Parole.

"They will, on current policy, either never be released, or released only when they are too old and infirm to be of any risk to the public," Phil Goff said.

"For offenders that are dangerous and const... more +

Launch of CARPARK+ Safer Parking

Annette King

02.10.2008

This scheme aims to reduce vehicle crime and fear of crime in parking facilities.

Justice Minister Annette King today launched the pilot programme for CARPARK+ Safer Parking, a scheme aimed at reducing vehicle crime and fear of crime in parking facilities.

Ms King said that CARPARK+ will provide a practical tool for reducing both crime and fear of... more +

Three strikes against Methamphetamine and Criminal Gangs

Annette King

29.09.2008

Joint media statement by Hon Annette King and Hon Phil Goff following a joint press conference with South Australian Premier Mike Rann in regard to the war on gangs and the trafficking in drugs.

A further planned attack on three fronts on methamphetamine and criminal gangs trafficking in drugs will have a decisive affect on drug crime, Labour Ministers Phil Goff and Annette King said today at a joint press conference with South Australian Premier Mike Rann.

"Methamphetamine does e... more +