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Greens call for government to implement all recommendations of Casey report into detention of asylum seekers
An independent review of New Zealand’s detention regime for asylum seekers has found arbitrary and abusive practices in Aotearoa’s immigration law, policy, and practice. -
Finally… a step towards restoring victims’ confidence in our justice system
The Green Party welcomes the passing of the Sexual Violence Legislation Bill, which brings our archaic legislation into the 21st century. -
Welcome repeal of Three Strikes Law demands further action
The Green Party welcomes the long overdue repeal of the archaic Three Strikes law and calls on the Government to follow this move with more transformative reform of our broken justice system. -
Statement from Green Party Co-leaders on West Auckland supermarket attack
“We send our thoughts and aroha to the victims and their whānau as they deal with this shocking terror attack,” Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says. -
Green Party supports call to end youth detention in police cells
The Green Party strongly supports the call by the Children’s Commissioner to repeal the law allowing youth to be held in police cells. -
Systemic racism rooted in Māori victimisation report
The Ministry of Justice Māori victimisation report, released today, reinforces what we already know about the impact of systemic racism in Aotearoa and that urgent action is needed. -
Green Party backs calls for ‘fatally flawed’ Bill to be rejected
The Green Party is backing the calls for the ‘fatally flawed’ Oranga Tamariki (Youth Justice Demerit Points) Amendment Bill to be rejected. -
Justice
The Green Party shares the vision of Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group: “A justice system that treats all people with humanity, dignity, respect and compassion; recognises the mana inherent in all people and communities; and enables the restoration of that mana whenever it has been diminished.” In Government, we made it easier for victims of sexual and domestic violence to access justice without being re- traumatised, and extended the Youth Court to include... -
Green Party seek amendment to ensure all prisoners can vote
The Green Party has today put forward an amendment to the Electoral (Registration of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill to ensure all people in prisons can vote in general elections.