55599 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 17 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	55599 (2024)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	11 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_55599_2024
Document guid:	fddfa5bb-1426-4827-ac95-8d21de5506de

55599 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: What advice if any did the Minister receive in respect of the escalating penalties amendment paper referred to in the Justice Weekly Report of 1 August?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I received briefings from both the Ministry of Justice and Police in developing the escalating penalties amendment paper, before Cabinet made policy decisions.