Family violence consultation: Summary of submissions 20160304 [pdf, 584 KB]
...towards change before sentencing • increase the consistency of how family violence cases are dealt with by ensuring the same processes for similar offending apply across New Zealand • increase the potential for information sharing. However, the Auckland District Law Society suggested the decision about whether or not a case is heard in a Family Violence Court should depend on the seriousness of the offence. It suggested more serious family violence-related offences shouldn't be...