Why public confidence in the police and justice system is plunging
Public confidence in the police and justice system in New South Wales has reached its lowest level in over a decade. A recent survey revealed that only 54% of residents believe the criminal justice system effectively brings offenders to justice. Factors contributing to this decline include pandemic-related enforcement issues, increased media scrutiny, and concerns over domestic violence and youth crime.
- ▪Only 54% of people are confident that the criminal justice system brings offenders to justice.
- ▪Confidence in the NSW Police has significantly declined, with only 56% believing they meet the needs of victims.
- ▪Perceptions of rising crime rates are negatively impacting community trust in police, despite stable crime statistics.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/why-public-confidence-in-the-police-and-justice-system-is-plunging-20260525-p600ee.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T19:07:40.295Z |
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