OUTPUT 61 PROSECUTIONS MANAGED
DESCRIPTION
Fishery-related prosecutions managed. This includes case preparation and management of forfeit property.
EXPLANATION
Prosecuting fishery offences contributes to preserving the structure, function and biodiversity of our aquatic environment for present and future generations. The purpose is to deter those who indulge in illegal activities.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Output 61-performance expectations table.
| Dimension |
Description |
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| Quality |
More than 95% of cases meet prima facie requirements.
At least 90% successful prosecutions under the Fisheries Act 1996.
At least 60% successful prosecutions under fisheries regulations. |
| Cost |
Actual expenditure is within the range of 90% - 110% of the budgeted amount. |
| Time |
All cases are initiated within statutory timeframes |
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RESULTS
Output 61-results table.
| Milestone |
Quality & timeliness |
Commentary |
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Prosecutions undertaken in accordance with Crown Law guidelines and Compliance business policies |
Quality undertaken in accordance with the prescriptions of the Crown Law guidelines and Compliance business policies. Compliance activities are of an ongoing nature. |
Crown Law Office prosecution guidelines and Compliance business policies have been complied with. Over the course of the year:
• 177 persons were convicted
• 1 person was discharged
• 5 persons had all charges dismissed
• 8 persons had all charges withdrawn. 66% of "Act" cases were prosecuted by the Ministry and 34% by the Crown Solicitor. 191 "regulations" defendants were before the Court on 1 July 2004 and 92 on 30 June 2005. Over the course of the year: • 344 persons were convicted
• 5 persons were discharged
• 1 person had all charges dismissed
• 30 persons had all charges withdrawn. 73% of "regulations" cases were prosecuted by the Ministry and 27% by the Crown Solicitor. |
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| The 2004/05 Ministry annual report will contain summaries of prosecutions conducted during the year |
Achieved |
128 "Act" defendants were before the Court on 1 July 2004 and 97 on 30 June 2005.
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