I said that a defence of three strikes requires us to ignore the harsh penalties to serious offenders that are more effective. Other sentencing options in orders already exist in New Zealand law that provide judges the tools to impose the same restrictions as provided by the three-strikes law—in appropriate cases. We have preventative detention for repeat serious offenders, public-protection and extended-supervision orders, minimum periods of imprisonment, and imposing maximum penalties up to life imprisonment. All of these things are tools in the tool kit which judges can use to punish serious offenders and to keep people safe. None of these things is improved by the three-strikes law. 