Labour Party

Very strongly agree

No, judges need discretion to ensure the punishment fits the crime

Strong alignment: Labour has consistently argued judges need discretion to ensure proportionality and appropriate outcomes, exemplified by repealing the mandatory ‘three strikes’ sentencing framework in 2022. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Labour’s justice policy has tended to reject mandatory maximums in favour of individualized sentencing and rehabilitation, consistent with its repeal of ‘three strikes’ (2022) and broader opposition to mandatory sentencing approaches. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, it is an expensive failure that does not reduce crime rates

Labour has often framed mandatory/punitive sentencing as costly and not evidence-based for reducing crime, preferring prevention and rehabilitation; this rationale was part of the case for repealing ‘three strikes’ in 2022. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this policy disproportionately targets Māori and ignores root causes

Labour has acknowledged disproportionate impacts in the justice system and has pursued reforms aimed at reducing over-representation and addressing drivers of offending; this aligns with its critique of punitive mandatory regimes like ‘three strikes’ (repealed 2022). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Labour has generally opposed mandatory maximum sentencing and has favoured judicial discretion; it moved to repeal/soften National-era punitive settings (e.g., repealing the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act 2010 ‘three strikes’ in 2022). Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, keep dangerous career criminals off the streets

While Labour supports public safety, it has typically argued that blanket mandatory maximums for repeat offenders are ineffective and undermine proportionality; its repeal of ‘three strikes’ signals disagreement with ‘career criminal’ mandatory-max framing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, mandatory sentencing ensures victims receive justice

Labour has not generally endorsed mandatory sentencing as a route to justice, instead emphasizing judicial discretion and evidence-based approaches; repealing ‘three strikes’ (2022) reflects opposition to mandatory penalties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.