The justice sector will receive $157 million more over two years to build safer communities, boost access to justice, and increase public safety.
This includes $34.1 million in 2010/11 and $69.4 million in 2011/12, to address funding shortfalls in legal aid, and an extra $4 million in 2011/12 for Community Law Centres.
The Serious Fraud Office will receive $8.3 million over two years, to continue the fight against white collar crime.
Budget 2011 will also support the increased demand and associated costs for Crown prosecutions, with $22.5 million over two years, and a capital injection of $3.2 million.
For more information visit: http://national.org.nz/budget2011/Building_a_safer_New_Zealand.pdf
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