Tag: Justice

KEITH LOCKE (Green): I again add the Green Party’s congratulations to Mr Robertson’s promotio

KEITH LOCKE (Green): The Green Party will be supporting this bill to the select committee, an

Sat 22 January 2011.

After the 16th Police chase-related death this year the Police must re-evaluate their criteria for pursuing offenders, Green Party Police spokesperson Keith Locke said today.

KEITH LOCKE (Green): The Courts and Criminal Matters Bill does

One of the problems with the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Expiry and Application Dates) Amendment Bill—and it is a problem with the Act that came into force under the last Government—is that it gives the impression that victims are getting serious financial compensation. In fact, they are not. It is just crumbs from the table for a few victims. The real question of proper compensation for all victims of crime is not addressed in this bill.

This bill will not reduce the incidence of violence in our prisons or society.

Keith discusses the erosion of civil liberties in recent legislation.

Keith Locke speaks on the Scott Watson case and investigating miscarriages of justice.