What is NZ reoffending rate?
New Zealand currently imprisons 212 people for every 100,000, and has a recidivism rate of 50 percent.
What does hokai Rangi mean?
Hōkai Rangi represents a new strategic direction for Ara Poutama Aotearoa: one that builds on the good things that are already happening, learns from doing, and, most importantly, innovates to find new and alternative ways of doing things to achieve better outcomes with Māori and their whānau.
How does NZ justice system work?
New Zealand’s justice system is part of our system of government. It’s made up of a number of institutions, groups of people and individuals who make, apply and enforce the law. New Zealand’s government is modelled on the British system (the Westminster model) and is based on a concept called separation of powers.
How effective is the criminal justice system?
Determining whether the system is fair and effective begins with the question, “Compared with what?” Compared with historical benchmarks, the criminal justice system is probably more fair and effective than ever. Compared with public expectations, however, the system falls far short in both areas.
What are re offending rates?
38.4% of young offenders reoffended, compared with 28.5% of adults. the average number of reoffences per person was almost the same for young offenders (4.05) and adults (4.04) Black offenders had the highest reoffending rates out of all ethnic groups for both young people (47.1%) and adults (31.0%)
What is Ara Poutama?
The Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) is New Zealand’s largest Public Service department, responsible for the management and wellbeing of over 10,000 prisoners and nearly 30,000 community-based offenders.
What is kaupapa in English?
Kaupapa means principles and ideas which act as a base or foundation for action. A kaupapa is a set of values, principles and plans which people have agreed on as a foundation for their actions.
What is the highest law in NZ?
The Supreme Court is the ‘court of final appeal’. It hears appeals in both civil and criminal cases, although they must be of public or legal significance to reach this level.
Are judges public servants NZ?
Judges are not civil servants, they are an independent branch of Government. This is important because it maintains the separation of powers between the executive (usually referred to as the Government) and the judiciary. The appointment process differs depending on the court or tribunal.
What is the best justice system in the world?
Country Highlights Denmark, Norway, and Finland topped the WJP Rule of Law Index rankings in 2020. Venezuela, Cambodia, and DR Congo had the lowest overall rule of law scores—the same as in 2019. Countries in the top ten of the Index in overall rule of law score remain unchanged since our last report in 2019.