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Everyone mailing the Ministry needs to ensure they have the correct address information, due to recent changes to the way New Zealand Post delivers mail.
The Ministry of Justice is seeking public feedback on the future of courts & justice services as it looks to prepare its 2nd Long-Term Insights Briefing.
A survey conducted in 2023 shows the majority of victims of crime who take part in restorative justice conferences continue to be satisfied with the process.
The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) has been released offering fresh insights into the nature of both reported and unreported crime in NZ.
