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New Zealand First’s policy on death penalty

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Should the death penalty be reinstated?

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New Zealand First’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No

New Zealand First has not shown any inclination to reinstate the death penalty. The party's stance on crime and punishment is more focused on prevention, rehabilitation, and ensuring justice is served, rather than capital punishment. 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, too many people are innocently convicted

New Zealand First would likely agree with this statement, as they have advocated for fair and just treatment of all individuals in the criminal justice system. They have not indicated support for the death penalty, which could be due in part to concerns about wrongful convictions. 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, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

New Zealand First's policies on crime and punishment suggest they would agree with this statement. They have advocated for tougher sentences for serious crimes, but have not indicated support for the death penalty. This suggests they may view life imprisonment as a harsher and more effective punishment. 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, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

While New Zealand First has not explicitly stated their position on this issue, their focus on justice and rehabilitation suggests they would not support the death penalty, even for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence. Their policies indicate a preference for addressing the root causes of crime and rehabilitating offenders. 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

New Zealand First has not explicitly advocated for the reinstatement of the death penalty. The party's focus has been more on law and order, with policies aimed at reducing crime and improving public safety. However, they have not indicated a desire to reintroduce capital punishment. 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, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

New Zealand First has not indicated support for the idea of victims' families deciding punishments. Their policies suggest they believe in a fair and impartial justice system, where punishments are decided by the courts based on the law, not by individuals affected by the crime. 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.

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Party’s support base

New Zealand First Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,128 voters that identify as New Zealand First.

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