Justice

Raise the Age

Tell Justice Minister Goldsmith that 10-year-olds are too young for life sentences.

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Have pātai/questions?

What is the age of criminal responsibility?

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How many 10-13 year olds are prosecuted in Aotearoa each year?

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How does Aotearoa NZ compare to the rest of the world?

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How did the UN decide to set the recommended age of at least 14?

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Why should we take a staged approach to raising the age to 14?

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Doesn’t this campaign mean tamariki/children will just not have to face consequences for their actions?

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What about punitive approaches to prevent re-offending?

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