Labour is committed to a justice system that is modern, effective, fair and accessible. This will make offenders more accountable, reduce reoffending, help the victims of crime, and in turn, strengthen our communities.

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1. Introducing Tasers National will introduce Tasers, subject to a positive evaluation of the Taser trial. Tasers have been shown to be an effective tool for deterring offenders who would have gone on to harm the public or police.

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1. Expanding Police Surveillance Amend the Crimes Act to make it easier for police to conduct surveillance on gang communications. 2. Removing Gang Fortifications

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1. Compensating Victims • Establish a Victim Compensation Scheme (VCS) funded by a levy - envisaged to be $50 - on all offenders at sentencing. The VCS will help victims with one-off expenses not covered by ACC or other state help.

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1. Wider Youth Court Jurisdiction Extend the jurisdiction of the Youth Court so it can deal with 12- and 13-year-olds accused of serious offences. 2. New Powers for the Youth Court

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1. Repeat Violent Offenders

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