Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 6, 2017 17:33:45 GMT 12
DRUG LAWS HITTING MAORI HARDEST: ACADEMIC
Maori are disproportionately represented in prisons which is affecting their future opportunities, an indigenous studies professor says.
Speaking in a whispered and emotional voice, Professor of Indigenous Studies from the University of Auckland, Tracey McIntosh, told the 2017 Parliamentary Drug Policy Symposium at parliament of her dealings with young Maori who've been incarcerated on drugs charges.
Earlier, the symposium was told Maori need to be part of the reforming of drug laws in New Zealand.
"Drug law reform is necessary and long overdue, but must involve Maori and address our needs," Professor Khylee Quince said.
The Treat of Waitangi needs to be taken into account too, she said....
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Maori are disproportionately represented in prisons which is affecting their future opportunities, an indigenous studies professor says.
Speaking in a whispered and emotional voice, Professor of Indigenous Studies from the University of Auckland, Tracey McIntosh, told the 2017 Parliamentary Drug Policy Symposium at parliament of her dealings with young Maori who've been incarcerated on drugs charges.
Earlier, the symposium was told Maori need to be part of the reforming of drug laws in New Zealand.
"Drug law reform is necessary and long overdue, but must involve Maori and address our needs," Professor Khylee Quince said.
The Treat of Waitangi needs to be taken into account too, she said....
home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=251265&fm=newsmain%2Cnarts