Book description
Garth McVicar is the quintessential Kiwi battler. A farmer from the
Hawke's Bay and a dedicated family man, he &- like many New
Zealanders &- noticed an alarming increase in violent crime. Garth
took it upon himself to ask the hard questions of the legislators,
demanding fairness and honesty in criminal sentencing, and ultimately be
the voice for the many silent victims of crime in New Zealand. Justice
is his story, and that of the Sensible Sentencing Trust: its creation,
history, highlights and lowlights, successes and failures. Peppered with
details of many real-world, high-profile cases, it cuts to the heart of
the issues that affect all New Zealanders. 'I was taught that we are
meant to leave the country better than we found it &- I think my
generation has a responsibility to ensure the next inherits a much
better, safer society.' -Garth McVicar
