Labour Manifesto Accepts Fiscal Costs of Law and Order Needs
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What happened
The New Zealand Herald reported on Labour's manifesto, noting that the party is not prioritizing law and order in the upcoming election. The manifesto accepts the current direction of travel regarding issues such as the gang patch ban and longer sentences.
From nzherald.co.nz
Why it matters
Labour's acceptance of the current policy direction means the party accepts the fiscal cost, estimated in the billions of dollars, associated with increasing prison capacity. This acceptance shrinks the potential investment in crime prevention and rehabilitation programs.
From nzherald.co.nz
Who's involved
- HeraldPublication reporting on policy debates
- parliamentLegislative body where policy is debated
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