The Sensible Sentencing Trust was a political advocacy group based in Napier, New Zealand. The Trust's stated goal is "to educate both the public and victims of serious violent and/or sexual crime and homicide" It focuses on advocating for the rights of victims and tougher penalties against offenders.[1] In late 2018, founder Garth McVicar stepped down as leader of the Trust.[2] In January 2021, former New Zealand First Member of Parliament Darroch Ball became the Trust's leader.[3] In late June 2024, the Sensible Sentencing Trust reactivated to lobby for a tougher three strikes law.[4]
- ^ "Our Aims". Sensible Sentencing Trust. 6 February 2022. Archived from the original on 6 February 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ Dennett, Kelly (27 October 2019). "Plotting the survival of the Sensible Sentencing Trust". Sunday Star Times. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "Former NZ First MP Darroch Ball new co-leader of Sensible Sentencing Trust". Stuff. 4 January 2021. Archived from the original on 3 January 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Sensible Sentencing Trust Re-activate To Oppose Weaker Three Strikes Proposal". Scoop. 25 June 2024. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.