Trends in conviction and sentencing in New Zealand 2011 [pdf, 577 KB]
...crime1 is expected to have a positive impact on prosecution numbers. Agencies from across government are working together to target four priority areas that are known to contribute to people becoming involved in crime: improving support for new parents; addressing behaviour problems in children; reducing the harm caused by alcohol; and managing low-level (less serious) repeat offenders. 2.2. Police practices have a major impact on the numbers coming through the justice system The N...