Confidence in the justice system is a fundamental democratic responsibility especially confidence in the justice system where citizens require the state to act on their behalf.  

The failure to properly investigate in a timely manner  serious allegations of sexual abuse and rape and cyber bullying has prejudiced the victims ability to seek justice and has led  to a  loss of  confidence by the New Zealand Public in  the police prosecutorial processes. It has highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of  Child Protection Teams and systems to protect the interests of  girls and women in particular who are victims of sex crimes during police investigation processes.