Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 10, 2022 4:53:12 GMT 12
MĀORI LIKELY TO BE DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY INCREASE IN POLICE OFFICERS, JUSTICE ADVOCATES SAY
Justice advocates say plans to pour money into extra police will do little to address the main cause of crime, with Māori likely to be disproportionately affected.
Justice advocates say plans to pour money into extra police will do little to address the main cause of crime, with Māori likely to be disproportionately affected.
It follows the government's pre-budget announcement of $560 million over four years to police.
Of that, $94 million will go towards tackling gangs and organised crime.
People Against Prisons Aotearoa spokesperson Emilie Rākete said Māori would be heavily impacted by the move.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/466755/maori-likely-to-be-disproportionately-affected-by-increase-in-police-officers-justice-advocates-say
Justice advocates say plans to pour money into extra police will do little to address the main cause of crime, with Māori likely to be disproportionately affected.
Justice advocates say plans to pour money into extra police will do little to address the main cause of crime, with Māori likely to be disproportionately affected.
It follows the government's pre-budget announcement of $560 million over four years to police.
Of that, $94 million will go towards tackling gangs and organised crime.
People Against Prisons Aotearoa spokesperson Emilie Rākete said Māori would be heavily impacted by the move.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/466755/maori-likely-to-be-disproportionately-affected-by-increase-in-police-officers-justice-advocates-say