An assault offence for one punch attacks which cause grievous bodily harm with associated maximum penalties of - eight years ...

Green MP Tamatha Paul is giving shoplifting the green light as she opposes the Government’s plan to strengthen penalties, ...

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Franchises could soon have the ability to trespass someone across multiple sites. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is beefing up the current laws, calling them no longer fit for purpose. He's also ...

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith will announce changes to sentencing laws shortly. The changes will be livestreamed at the top of this story from 2.30pm. Goldsmith’s announcement comes as the ...

The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation.

Terry Hayes was sexually abused by his school athletics coach in the 1970s. It's something he lives with every day, and he ...

A spate of new sentencing reforms will take effect today, including the sentence discount caps that promise to restore 'real consequences' for crime.

MUNSTER — Whether it was on two or four wheels, Paul Goldsmith was a proven winner in motorcycle and auto racing competitions. Goldsmith died on Friday at the age of 98. Until his death, he was ...