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Justice Minister Phil Goff today released the results of a survey commissioned by the Ministry of Justice to ascertain public attitudes towards the physical discipline of children.

EMBARGOED TO 9 AM, 18 DECEMBER 2001 Media Statement
Full Highway Patrol now on road

Figures released by the Ministry of Justice make a mockery of claims by the Opposition that career criminals will get their records sealed under the Government’s Clean Slate bill, Justice Minister Phil Goff said.

Justice Minister Phil Goff says National leader Bill English’s vague promise of tougher sentencing laws for murder are a cynical effort to exploit the distress the whole country is feeling about the appalling run of murders over the past 8 days.

Justice Minister Phil Goff has introduced to Parliament a bill designed to allow people with minor convictions who have not reoffended to put their past behind them.

Tuesday, 27 November 2001Media Statement
President of the Electoral Commission appointed

Electoral Amendment Bill (Number 2) 2nd reading

I move that the Electoral Amendment Bill (No. 2) be now read a second time.

6/11/2001Media Statement
Government response to MMP Review Committee report

The government today gave its formal response to the MMP Review Committee Report.

[Delivered at New Zealand Coroners conference – James Cook Centra, Wellington]

Mr Richard McElrea, Chairman of the Coroners Council, Ladies and Gentlemen

The wrongful conviction and imprisonment of three young teenage girls is a serious matter which requires and will receive full investigation of how the justice system got it wrong says Justice Minister Phil Goff.

November 14 2001Speech Notes

Kia orana, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Malo e lelei, Ia orana, Kia ora, Talofa lava and Pacific greetings to you all.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. Can I begin by thanking the professional staff and the many hundreds of volunteers who work in Victim Support to help victims and ensure their rights are upheld.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning. Can I begin by thanking the professional staff and the many hundreds of volunteers who work in Victim Support to help victims and ensure their rights are upheld.

Delegates, ladies and gentlemen: thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today at the conclusion of your conference. I congratulate LawAsia, the New Zealand Law Society and the Family Law Section for the first time hosting a combined event.

26 October 2001Speech Notes

Good afternoon, talofa lava, greetings to you all. In particular I welcome John Jefferson, national president of Grey Power, Violet McCowatt from the Grey Power board and Auckland regional members of Age Concern.

Thursday, 20 September 2001Media Statement

New structure sought for electoral institutions

The Government is considering setting up a new agency to be responsible for the administration of all election matters.

Associate Justice Minister Margaret Wilson today introduced a Supplementary Order Paper to give effect to government plans to end party hopping.

Crime Reduction Strategy

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Crime Reduction Strategy

By setting out the government's overall priorities for reducing crime, the
proposed New Zealand Crime Reduction Strategy will provide:

Crime Reduction Strategy

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CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGY

Crime Reduction Strategy

04 September 2001

Justice Minister Phil Goff has tabled a report by the Ministry of Justice examining the question whether all Acts of Parliament should bind the Crown unless stated otherwise.

The Associate Minister of Justice Margaret Wilson says she has now received the resignation of Human Rights Commissioner Ms Ella Henry from the Chief Human Rights Commissioner.