Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers an independent, impartial, and trusted voice on justice issues through multidisciplinary research, evaluation, and education.
We aim to address calls for change in how justice is delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Centre will provide an evidence base for informed debate and deliver innovations in both specific justice reforms and broader innovations in thinking and practice. Our focus is to improve outcomes and experiences for defendants and complainants in the criminal justice system.
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Custodial Remand Before Trial or Sentence
This project is intended to assess the current law and practices relating to imprisonment before trial or sentence in Aotearoa New Zealand and to suggest recommendations for change.
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This project aims to answer questions about when and how remote participation is best used in criminal court proceedings, formulating an evidence base from empirical research with court users and other stakeholders, and reviewing international experience.
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