Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 29, 2017 17:48:34 GMT 12
RACE BIAS IN POLICE VIOLENCE CHALLENGED
Green MP Marama Davidson wants an inquiry into why the police are more likely to use violence against Maori and Pasifika than other people they encounter.
Ms Davidson says it’s part of a pattern that points to systemic discrimination.
"Maori are more likely to be hit by a baton shot with a taser, blasted with pepper spray and now we know attacked by dogs....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTU5Njk=/National/Race%20bias%20in%20police%20violence%20challenged/
Green MP Marama Davidson wants an inquiry into why the police are more likely to use violence against Maori and Pasifika than other people they encounter.
Ms Davidson says it’s part of a pattern that points to systemic discrimination.
"Maori are more likely to be hit by a baton shot with a taser, blasted with pepper spray and now we know attacked by dogs....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTU5Njk=/National/Race%20bias%20in%20police%20violence%20challenged/