Posts Tagged ‘Beverley Wakem’

Compensation law change is “eye-for-an-eye” justice – Ombudsman

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

A bill allowing victims to get part of the compensation paid to prisoners is “eye-for-an-eye” justice,  according to the Ombudsman Beverly Wakem. Some criminals have received large compensation payments for violation of their human rights. The Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (Continuation and Reform) Amendment Bill will make permanent earlier temporary legislation which allowed victims of crime to Read more