We have taken another step in putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system with the passing of a new law this week.
The Prisoners' and Victims' Claims (Expiry and Application Dates) Amendment Act ensures that victims continue to have access to compensation awarded to prisoners.
If compensation is awarded, the Act allows prisoners’ victims to claim against it before prisoners. Anything remaining after the victim has claimed will be used to fund additional services and entitlements for victims of crime generally.
For more information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/bill+ensure+victims039+rights+over+prisoner+compo+passes+law
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