Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 16, 2018 16:21:55 GMT 12
JUSTICE SYSTEM NEEDS TO CHANGE: CHIEF JUDGE
The Chief District Court Judge has called for an overhaul of the justice system, to avoid perpetuating the cycle of disadvantage, particularly for Maori.
Judge Doogue said the issue of Maori over-representation in crime statistics was the most pressing issue facing the justice system.
From next July, the Oranga Tamariki Act will explicitly include tikanga Maori concepts which must be at the heart of any decision made in respect of a child or young person.
The judge called for her colleagues on the bench in the criminal jurisdiction to take a similarly holistic approach......
www.odt.co.nz/news/national/justice-system-needs-change-chief-judge
The Chief District Court Judge has called for an overhaul of the justice system, to avoid perpetuating the cycle of disadvantage, particularly for Maori.
Judge Doogue said the issue of Maori over-representation in crime statistics was the most pressing issue facing the justice system.
From next July, the Oranga Tamariki Act will explicitly include tikanga Maori concepts which must be at the heart of any decision made in respect of a child or young person.
The judge called for her colleagues on the bench in the criminal jurisdiction to take a similarly holistic approach......
www.odt.co.nz/news/national/justice-system-needs-change-chief-judge