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| New Zealand prison population rising |
| By nzherald.co.nz- Jimmy Ellingham |
| Published: 05/18/2016 |
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New Zealand's prison population continues to reach all-time highs, forcing officials to get creative in juggling the numbers. Some inmates share accommodation, while others are being moved around the country and this has attracted criticism, as those behind bars find it harder to see their family or their lawyers. The county's prison muster reached an all-time high of 9436 on April 16. By last week it had fallen to 9325, still well above the 9000 figure it crossed for the first time in August. University of Canterbury criminologist Greg Newbold said harsher law and order policies, such as making parole and bail harder to obtain and three-strikes legislation, mean the numbers won't be heading down anytime soon. Read More. |
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