Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 7, 2016 17:46:04 GMT 12
YOUNG LIVES LEFT BEHIND BY JUSTICE SYSTEM
Young lives are not being taken into account by the justice system, says Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox.
Her words come after news the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri avoided a murder charge and instead entered a plea of guilty on a lesser manslaughter charge.
"The outcome of this case has made many of our constituents feel the justice system doesn't care about our mokopuna," she said.
"This needs to change."
Fox said New Zealand has "unacceptable level of violence" and is calling on iwi leaders to get involved with finding solutions.
"We need iwi leaders to take charge of the situation and ensure they don't just have an asset plan but social development plans where children's lives are turned around.
"And the government needs to allow us to do that."…
www.stuff.co.nz/national/faces-of-innocents/79710145/Young-lives-left-behind-by-justice-system
Young lives are not being taken into account by the justice system, says Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox.
Her words come after news the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri avoided a murder charge and instead entered a plea of guilty on a lesser manslaughter charge.
"The outcome of this case has made many of our constituents feel the justice system doesn't care about our mokopuna," she said.
"This needs to change."
Fox said New Zealand has "unacceptable level of violence" and is calling on iwi leaders to get involved with finding solutions.
"We need iwi leaders to take charge of the situation and ensure they don't just have an asset plan but social development plans where children's lives are turned around.
"And the government needs to allow us to do that."…
www.stuff.co.nz/national/faces-of-innocents/79710145/Young-lives-left-behind-by-justice-system