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January 12, 2022
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This edition of Connections is focused on the sentencing hearing – the final step in the prosecution process. We hear first-hand from three victims on their experiences with the sentencing process, a summary of the sentencing process from a Crown Prosecutor, and what to expect at a sentencing hearing from a Court Victim Advisor.
The sentencing hearing: What to expect
Auckland-based Court Victim Advisor, Shelley Jonas, explains what to expect at a sentencing hearing.
Victim's perspective
Three victims share their personal experiences of the sentencing process.
The sentencing hearing: A lawyer's perspective
Crown Prosecutor Bernadette O'Connor provides a brief summary of the sentencing process.
