Wellington, March 4 NZPA - Scorn has been poured on ACT MP David Garrett's suggestion that bad parents should be offered a $5000 incentive to get sterilised.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, Oct 16 NZPA - New assistance for victims of serious crime and thier families has been welcomed but some say it is far too little.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, Oct 16 NZPA - Victims of serious crime will now get more financial support from the Government -- including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.

Wellington, Sept 21 NZPA - There may be "some merit" in three-strikes legislation for repeat offenders, says Prime Minister John Key. The policy was promoted at the Sensible Sentencing Trust's fifth annual conference in Taupo this weekend.

Yesterday, Larry Baldock presented his latest citizens initiated referendum petition wording for approval by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, July 29 NZPA - An MP from government confidence and supply party ACT today told prison officers who spoke out against private prisons that they had hurt their future job prospects.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, May 6 NZPA - A bill banning wearing gang patches in parts of Wanganui passed tonight with the crucial support of three ACT MPs. The bill passed 62 to 59.

Wellington, Dec 2 NZPA - A tougher sentencing group has endorsed a government plan to use "double-bunking" to cope with increased prison numbers.