Serco could not be trusted with N.Z. prisons, so why our health? (Credit: A.I). Serco. Have you as a reader, ever heard anything good about this British multi-national which provides government services on a contract basis in numerous countries around the world. Remember Mt Eden Prison fight club? It was a fight club organized by … Continue reading Why Serco should not operate in New Zealand
Jevon McSkimming scandal a blow to N.Z. Police integrity
Last week, former Police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing child pornography and bestiality material. The guilty pleas which have rocked the Police and drawn angry condemnation from Parliament, have since been followed by a damning 135 page report into Police handling of Mr McSkimming's case. The (in)actions are damning. … Continue reading Jevon McSkimming scandal a blow to N.Z. Police integrity
When New Zealand was brave
What has become of New Zealand being a brave little island nation?
Human Rights Commission must warn Stephen Rainbow
Dr Stephen Rainbow, Human Rights Commissioner (source: 1 News) In February Chief Human Rights Commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow met with Alternative Jewish Voices spokeswoman Phillippa Yasbek and discussed social cohesion in New Zealand. At the meeting, which was also attended by Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby (more on her later), Dr Rainbow attacked the Muslim … Continue reading Human Rights Commission must warn Stephen Rainbow
The problem with Americanizing our prisons
As we plunge deep into the first year of the new Government, some all too familiar conservative policies are coming to the fore on justice. Remember the time we had 3 Strikes under the Government of former Prime Minister John Key? Remember the preference for more prison beds than tackling the socio-economic drivers of crime? … Continue reading The problem with Americanizing our prisons
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