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  • REDUCING REOFFENDING BY 25% We like the goal, but the devil may well be in the detail. Read more here: Certainly this appears to be an encouraging turnaround - are we seeing some courage from our ministers? Acting on evidence and research rather than fear and anxiety is certainly a good start. #
  • OTAGO's AGM is being held on May 1st see notices below for details. #
  • HL's SUBMISSION TO THE CORRECTIONS AMENDMENT BILL (more...) #
  • Inaugural Wellington Branch AGM to elect a committee and adopt the constitution - see notices (below) for details. #
  • WELLINGTON LAUNCH What a great night it was, and the speakers were terrific. It bodes well for an excellent branch. Te see what Grant Robertson had to say, have a look at this. Congratulation to the steering committee for organising the event and if you are interested in nominated anybody for the inaugural committee pleased drop us a line. #

Canterbury’s AGM

Canterbury’s AGM will be held on 9 July. More details to follow.

Newsletter – April 2012

HL Canterbury still homeless, but HL finds new place Finally, after a very long time the Howard League in Christchurch is getting new office space (let’s hope it’s earthquake proof). But this development is one of many occurring within the League as we look set to launch a significant new prison based initiative. Look at our [...]

Welcome to the Howard League for Penal Reform

 
The Howard League works toward open and rational debate on issues of crime and justice. It also advocates on behalf of prisoners and their families.

If you need help, advice or information on penal matters in New Zealand, please drop us a line.

Our patron is Nigel Hampton QC.

The branch presidents are:

Canterbury – Paul O’Neil
Otago – Len Anderson
Wellington – Ruth Harcourt

The Howard League meets monthly in each region. Members are welcome to attend any branch meeting. Please drop us a line for details.

The Howard League is proudly associated with Auckland’s Prison Reform Society chaired by Peter Williams QC

Recent Posts

Newsletter – April 2012
April 30, 2012
By Howard League
Factsheet 62 – The UK Audit Office Report
April 30, 2012
By Howard League
Expensive and Ineffective
April 30, 2012
By Howard League
Psychological Abuse of Vulnerable Prisoners
April 29, 2012
By Howard League
OTAGO AGM
April 29, 2012
By Howard League

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