Number of female prisoners expected to surge by 63 percent over next decade
New Zealand's Ministry of Justice projects a 63 percent increase in the female prison population over the next decade, largely driven by proposed stricter penalties for theft. Women are expected to be disproportionately affected by these legislative changes compared to their male counterparts.
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The report raises concerns about the gendered impact of criminal justice policy and the potential for significant growth in incarceration rates for women.
Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
The article relies on government data and official projections, presenting the information objectively without editorializing.
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