Why Ashley Peacock’s appalling treatment makes me oppose euthanasia
…when I look at the way NZ treats prisoners, beneficiaries and the mentally ill, I have zero confidence in any suggestion of state sanctioned euthanasia.
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Clever marketing over ‘scrapping’ the ‘mega’ prison at Waikeria masks a new Goon squad in Christchurch Prison
While Labour desperately work out how to sell the new prison build there to their activist base who are already disenchanted by the National lite Budget (I’ve suggested how Andrew Little should spin the new prison announcement here), we shouldn’t take our eye off the ball of what is happening in Christchurch Men’s Prison….
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NZ Police ‘respect my authority’ used to justify killing another citizen
Our authority worship culture that is so intent on giving the Police any power to bash, chase and kill who ever they like just wouldn’t be acceptable in any other public policy field.
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EDS congratulates Government on DOC funding increases
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Support for Many, But Social Services Will still Struggle – NZCCSS
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Budget a step in the right direction, but misses the mark for children in need today – Variety – The Children’s Charity
Variety – the Children’s Charity is pleased to see the Labour-led government is committed to addressing the significant factors which…
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Budget in line with infrastructure expectations – Infrastructure NZ
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Funding could protect thousands of migrant workers – FIRST Union
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xtra investment in Police welcomed – NZ Police
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Budget Not the Big Hit Needed – Salvation Army
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