FAQs and Factsheets for victims of the Mosque attacks
This page includes information and frequently asked questions about the sentencing, court orientation visits, victim impact statements, and the court process. If you have further questions please...
View ArticleChristchurch Mosque attacks: information for victims
Kia ora and Assalaamu alaikumThis page contains information for the victims, families and those affected by the attacks on the two Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019.There is information to help you...
View ArticleWellbeing information and support
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.Your wellbeing is important and coming to court in person or viewing the sentencing may trigger memories and emotions that are distressing....
View ArticleTranslated Resources
On this page you can find information about what happens at court, and your rights as a victim, translated into several languages.If you need interpreter assistance, contact your Court Victim Advisor,...
View ArticleChristchurch Information for victims of the Mosque attacks
This page contains some information that may be useful to you if you have travelled to Christchurch for the sentencing. Christchurch Prayer TimesThe Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand...
View ArticleInformation and services for victims
In this section you can find the contact details for organisations that provide information and support for victims of crime in New Zealand (this is not an exhaustive list).Click on the headings below...
View ArticleTypes of courts
There are lots of different courts in New Zealand. This page talks about courts that deal with criminal matters. The Courts of New Zealand website has information on other types of courts and...
View ArticleVictims' rights
Victims of crime in New Zealand have rights. These rights are set out in the Victims Code.All organisations that provide services to victims of crime aim to meet the standards set out in the Victims...
View ArticleMentally impaired defendants
A different process applies if the defendant says that:they are unfit to stand trial because of a current mental impairment, orthey committed the crime but were insane at the time of the offence.If a...
View ArticlePolice Safety Orders
Police can issue a Police Safety Order to protect you and your children from family violence. Police might do this if they have been called out to a family violence incident.What does a Police Safety...
View ArticleReparation
The judge can order the offender to pay you money if you've suffered emotional harm or lost property as a result of a crime. This is known as reparation.If you need to talk to someone about getting...
View ArticleMinistry of Justice videos for jurors modernised to better reflect a more...
Every year, thousands of New Zealanders give their time to serve on jury trials. The Ministry has updated and modernised its juror videos after 15 years.The videos are shorter and help to explain the...
View ArticleCollecting evidence
As part of the investigation, the police will collect evidence. This might be physical evidence, such as clothes or other property or medical evidence.It’s important the police get as much evidence as...
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