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Crime victims are being urged to seek support even if they don’t report the crime. Victim Support says the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released today continues to show a worrying trend that most New Zealanders are not reporting crime.

We are pleased that the Ministry of Health has announced that a new card providing conclusive legal proof of mask exemption will soon be available for those who are unable to wear a mask during the Covid pandemic. Victim Support has been instrumental in making this exemption process easier for victims.

Victim Support supports the strengthening of firearms legislation to reduce the risk of societal harm, particularly in family violence situations. However, we are concerned that this bill misses a crucial opportunity to add another layer of protection to family violence victims.

Victim Support supports the general intent of this bill to enable safe access to justice during the Covid-19 pandemic, however we strongly believe the bill needs refinement to be consistent with obligations under the Victims Rights Act and Victims Code.

Victim Support is concerned that New Zealanders are not getting the help they need because they are unaware that they are victims of family violence.

Victims of special patients (e.g. someone unfit to stand trial, found not guilty by reason of insanity, or someone receiving compulsory treatment) may be impacted by the current review of the Mental Health Act.