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Liam Martin is a lecturer with Victoria University's Institute of Criminology. His research interests include the social impact of large-scale incarceration.

The void in Labour’s justice policy

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It is not too late for Jacinda Ardern to show real leadership on cannabis law reform, writes criminologist Liam Martin. Jacinda Ardern won’t reveal how she voted on the cannabis referendum or take a public position on the issue either way. She leads a party that came to office promising sweeping changes in criminal justice, … Read more

The fate of NZ’s mega-prison will be the first big test of Labour’s commitment to reform

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In opposition, Kelvin Davis was a vocal advocate for an overhaul of the lock-’em-up approach. In government, will he walk the talk, or cow to the reactionaries, asks criminologist Liam Martin Construction is set to begin next year on the biggest prison New Zealand has ever seen. A facility for 2000 prisoners is to be … Read more