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Christie Marceau – the tipping point

Published: Tue 21 Feb 2012 01:15 PM
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Christie Marceau – the tipping point
“Time to ask NOT what your community can do for you – but what YOU can do for your community.” Garth McVicar
Christie Marceau may have died a tragic and preventable death but her memory will live on, in fact her death has become the catalyst for change.
The Sensible Sentencing Trust working alongside the Marceau family and supporters will launch a campaign aptly titled ‘Christies’ Law’ which will be aiming to have bail laws reviewed and an annual appraisal of Judges themselves.
Trust Spokesman Garth McVicar said the Marceau family had approached him soon after Christie was murdered wanting to ensure Christies’ life was not in vain and the system failures that led to the tragedy were challenged and changed.
“The murder of Christie by an offender on bail was not a one-of, we have dealt with many families who have experienced similar tragedies but Christie’s death appears to be the tipping point – the catalyst for change.”
Mr. McVicar said momentum for Christies’ Law was building with confirmation that a bus load of supporters from Tauranga will be attending.
The launch of Christies Law will take place at:
Location: Auckland High Court in Waterloo Quadrant
Date: 27th February [This coming Monday]
Time: 12 noon [the public are invited to gather from 11-30am]
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