Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 24, 2018 17:09:25 GMT 12
MAORI 11 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO FACE PRISON – REPORT
A new report by the Ministry of Justice reveals Māori are eleven times more likely to face prison time once convicted.
The report also found that between 2014 and 2017, Youth Court appearances for Māori increased by 23 percent, while the rate for non-Māori fell by 12 percent.
Associate Justice Minister Aupito William Sio said the penal system was geared against Māori.
"The system by its nature, by its very hardcore nature, over many, many decades, seems to condemn Māori more than any other race in New Zealand."....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/355487/maori-11-times-more-likely-to-face-prison-report
A new report by the Ministry of Justice reveals Māori are eleven times more likely to face prison time once convicted.
The report also found that between 2014 and 2017, Youth Court appearances for Māori increased by 23 percent, while the rate for non-Māori fell by 12 percent.
Associate Justice Minister Aupito William Sio said the penal system was geared against Māori.
"The system by its nature, by its very hardcore nature, over many, many decades, seems to condemn Māori more than any other race in New Zealand."....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/355487/maori-11-times-more-likely-to-face-prison-report