New Zealanders have a right to feel safe in their homes and their communities. That’s why National is staying strong on crime and making bail laws stronger.
Strengthening bail laws fulfils National’s 2008 election promise to review aspects of the bail system. It builds on the work we achieved in our first 100 days in office to reverse Labour’s decision to make it easier for defendants to get bail.
Changes will be included in the Bail Amendment Bill which will be introduced to Parliament next year. These changes will reverse the burden of proof to target defendants arrested for the worst crimes and those at the highest risk of offending while on bail.
These changes will get the balance right between public safety and a defendant’s right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.
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