Justice Sector
The Ministry of Justice is the lead agency in the justice sector. The justice sector is large, diverse and covers criminal, civil and democratic processes. The justice sector agencies are:
- Ministry of Justice
- Department of Corrections
- New Zealand Police
- Crown Law Office
- Serious Fraud Office
- Ministry of Social Development
- New Zealand Transport Agency
A multi-agency approach is vital to addressing complex justice issues. This involves new approaches to reducing crime and improving the law, policing, and court and corrections systems.
The overall objective of the justice sector is to ensure that New Zealand has a safe and just society. The sector works together to achieve eight shared outcomes which include reducing the impact of crime, and ensuring accessible justice services.
A broad range of agencies, including Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, along with a number of Crown entities and non-governmental organisations work actively with the justice sector. The Ministry of Social Development coordinates many aspects of youth justice issues.
In this section:
Addressing the Drivers of Crime: In November 2009, a new approach to prevent crime was agreed by the government.
Addressing the Drivers of Crime is a whole-of-government priority, with particular emphasis on reducing Māori offending and victimisation.
Addressing the Drivers of Crime is critical to reducing:
- offending
- the personal and social costs of crime
- the flow of offenders and victims into the criminal justice system
- the growth in costs of the justice sector.
Justice Sector Strategy: Priority areas for supporting justice sector leaders.
Justice Sector Forecasts: The annual justice sector forecast is a key instrument for strategic planning within the justice sector. It helps plan prison capacity needed for the future.
