RADIO NEW ZEALAND: The National Party says that, if elected, it will introduce a victims compensation scheme to help with one-off expenses not covered by other State help.
The party unveiled its policy on victims of crime on Monday.
The scheme would be funded by a $50 levy on all offenders at sentencing.
A Victim Services Centre would also be set up within the Ministry of Justice to co-ordinate all agencies that deal with victims, and administer the compensation scheme.
National would also look to review the Victims Rights Act, to make sure victims rights are recognised across the justice system.
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