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Ending 'Good Character' Discounts for Sex Offenders in NZ
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Sam Troth, a childhood sexual abuse survivor, is advocating for the end of good character discounts in New Zealands courts, which allow offenders to reduce their sentences by up to 40%. Australia is already moving towards eliminating this practice for sex crimes, and Troth is collaborating with advocates there. Survivors point to cases where good character references kept offenders out of jail, highlighting the need for change. Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith support reforms, with Goldsmith noting recent laws on name suppression and stalking. This push could lead to real change in New Zealands sentencing practices.
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