Stuff has the story of a young woman who was raped at knifepoint by a 17 year old in. a park. It is harrowing to read how it has shattered her life. Full of admiration for how she kept her cool, and tricked the rapist into walking through an area with security cameras so he could be identified.
The assailant received a sentence of only 26 months, which seems unbelievable for a violent rape. The victim calls it a pitiful response, which it is.
The unadjusted sentence was 11 years and one month which seems about right. But he then got discounts totalling 77% for various factors such as youth, assumed remorse etc.
The Government is going to change the sentencing Act so that the maximum cumulative discount is 40%. In this case it would means a sentence of six years and eight months rather than two years and two months.
The opposition will of course oppose this law change.
David Farrar runs Curia Market Research, a specialist opinion polling and research agency, and the popular Kiwiblog where this article was sourced. He previously worked in the Parliament for eight years, serving two National Party Prime Ministers and three Opposition Leaders.
The unadjusted sentence was 11 years and one month which seems about right. But he then got discounts totalling 77% for various factors such as youth, assumed remorse etc.
The Government is going to change the sentencing Act so that the maximum cumulative discount is 40%. In this case it would means a sentence of six years and eight months rather than two years and two months.
The opposition will of course oppose this law change.
David Farrar runs Curia Market Research, a specialist opinion polling and research agency, and the popular Kiwiblog where this article was sourced. He previously worked in the Parliament for eight years, serving two National Party Prime Ministers and three Opposition Leaders.
4 comments:
David, keep fighting the good fight, this is the only way to enact change....shame the victim wasn't related to a judge....I only wish the victims were.
However I'm actually pleasantly surprised that they went to jail such is my lack of faith in the justice system in this country. Whether we like it or not folks, crime does pay!
Another disgusting example of the courts in NZ.
Another disgusting example of how it is not safe nor acceptable to be a woman in NZ.
Another example of how women are so disrespected in NZ.
New Zealand Justice ?
Similar "justice" to the case of the man who attacked a 71 year old lady at the Posie Parker's Auckland meeting. This idiot punched the lady three times in the head in a totally unprovoked attack, and has left her with long term injuries.
The attacker's sentence in court for assault? Discharged without conviction, and permanent name suppression !!
Another serious matter to correct.....
Goodness, the list is endless..........!
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