Would hardline sentencing damage NZ's international reputation?

Foreign Affairs officials are concerned that proposed corrections policies would violate international human rights laws. Photo / AP

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Foreign Affairs officials are warning the Government that its hardline sentencing and non-parole policy risk damaging New Zealand's international reputation.

They say National's "no parole for the worst murderers" policy and the proposed "three strikes and you're out" law could breach international obligations on torture and civil rights.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says such breaches would affect New Zealand's ability to influence other countries.

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