Friday, March 18, 2011

National encourages public submissions on bail system

The Government is calling for submissions on a discussion document which reviews parts of the bail system. We are committed to making the public safe. That’s why we reversed Labour’s 2007 changes which made it easier for people to get bail.

Other aspects of the bail system have been brought to our attention, including whether people charged with serious offences such as murder should be eligible for bail. The Government wants the public’s help to answer these questions. We’ll use public feedback to help develop bail policy that ensures the appropriate balance is struck in bail decisions.

More information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/public-submissions-called-parts-bail-system

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