By most measures our system of trial and punishment must be
regarded as substantially failing its chief purpose,
encapsulated in the terms "justice" and "correction".
Government plans for alcohol reform, to be released today,
are likely to be weak and "like treating cancer with a couple
of aspirin", medical experts say.
The reason behind Minister of Justice Simon Power's intention
to review the law regarding the "claim of right" defence is
probably a concern that it could lead to the defence being
raised in cases of targeted vandalism.
Cabinet has decided to make changes to the financial adviser
regime which Commerce Minister Simon Power says will make a
big difference for industry members working to comply with
it.
Reinstating tax incentives for research and development
should be considered to help innovation, a Ministry of
Economic Development report on intellectual property says.
