People Against Prisons Aotearoa

Prisoner advocates welcome repeal of “brutal, pointless” three strikes law Prisoner advocacy organisation People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is pleased…

People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is appalled by the excessive use of force by police in arresting and restraining a…

People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is disappointed by large increases in police and prison spending in the 2018 Budget. ‘This…

The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill doesn’t go far enough, says criminal justice research group People Against Prisons…

Solitary confinement in Australian youth prison mirrors problems at home NZ-based prisoner advocacy group People Against Prisons Aotearoa is outraged…

Prisoner advocacy organisation People Against Prisons Aotearoa will be holding candlelight vigils on Thursday 8th March in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch…

Kia ora whānau, I’m pleased to announce that, alongside Economic and Social Research Aotearoa (ESRA), today we launched our report…

Prisoner rights group to bring solitary confinement to Auckland streets Prisoner advocacy group People Against Prisons Aotearoa will be installing…

Prison abolitionist organisation People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is launching its campaign against solitary confinement today in Auckland. The group’s…

Prison abolitionist organisation People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) is launching its campaign against solitary confinement this Saturday in Auckland. The…