The country's criminal justice
system is failing victims.
That's according to a new
survey of victims of crime.
As Whatitiri Te Wake reports,
advocates are calling
for an overhaul of the system
with the victim at the centre.
Victim experiences at the fore.
Commissioned by the Ministry
of Justice,
the aim is to strengthen
the criminal justice system
for victims.
The victims say they don't believe
in the system,
nor are their concerns heard.
This victim support worker says the
time has come to get the work done.
Victim Support says
that if a new system
was to be designed,
victims need to be at the centre.
They also say that if they are
to succeed in their work,
they need to be
resourced appropriately.
The Minister of Justice says
it's a window into experiences
of victims.
At the moment, it's only a report,
time will tell if the research
will inform changes
of the criminal justice system.
Whatitiri Te Wake, Te Karere.
