Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 28, 2023 6:08:11 GMT 12
CULTURAL REPORTS EXPOSE SYSTEM GAPS
Justice reform advocate Sir Kim Workman says cultural reports are a way for judges to know of important factors when sentencing Māori, including mental health issues.
ACT’s David Seymour claims the section 27 reports are an expensive waste of money that do nothing to reduce crime or help victims, and National’s justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says a National Government would cut their funding....
waateanews.com/2023/07/27/cultural-reports-expose-system-gaps/
ADVICE NOT WORTH SPIT TO CORRECTIONS
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says Corrections -Ara Poutama is only paying lip service to his recommendations, and it’s failing in its Te Tiriti obligations to recognise the dignity and mana of Māori.
In his latest monitoring report Judge Boshier is calling for the immediate ban of the use of spit hoods – especially on younger and more vulnerable inmates.
Judge Boshier says he’s seen little evidence Corrections is trying to do better for Maori, and its leadership and culture need to be overhauled.....
waateanews.com/2023/07/27/advice-not-worth-spit-to-corrections/
Justice reform advocate Sir Kim Workman says cultural reports are a way for judges to know of important factors when sentencing Māori, including mental health issues.
ACT’s David Seymour claims the section 27 reports are an expensive waste of money that do nothing to reduce crime or help victims, and National’s justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says a National Government would cut their funding....
waateanews.com/2023/07/27/cultural-reports-expose-system-gaps/
ADVICE NOT WORTH SPIT TO CORRECTIONS
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says Corrections -Ara Poutama is only paying lip service to his recommendations, and it’s failing in its Te Tiriti obligations to recognise the dignity and mana of Māori.
In his latest monitoring report Judge Boshier is calling for the immediate ban of the use of spit hoods – especially on younger and more vulnerable inmates.
Judge Boshier says he’s seen little evidence Corrections is trying to do better for Maori, and its leadership and culture need to be overhauled.....
waateanews.com/2023/07/27/advice-not-worth-spit-to-corrections/