Archive for May, 2012
Roger roars
ROGER ROARS. Watch Wellington’s Roger Brooking on Close Up argue that despite the government’s new approach more needs to be done. It is a compelling argument. View it here.
Apart from being a spokesperson for the Howard League, Roger is also the author of Flying Blind a book critiquing successive New Zealand governments’ penal policies. You [...]
Canterbury’s AGM
Canterbury’s AGM – Please come and support us.
Time: 5.30pm
When: 9 July 2012
Where: Christchurch South Library and Service Centre, 66 Columbo St, Beckenham.
Speaker: Nigel Hampton QC
Reducing Reoffending by 25 percent – Govt Goal
REDUCING REOFFENDING BY 25% We like the goal, but the devil may well be in the detail.
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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.
