MYTH: “THERE’S NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT” The New Zealand government
MYTH: “THERE’S NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT” The New Zealand government has put $1 billion into expanding our prison system in the next few years. Much of that money hasn’t been spent yet, with the construction of new facilities like the one at Waikeria only being scheduled to start in 2018. That’s $1 billion that could be saved if we make it perfectly clear that enough is enough and we will not put up with pouring any more money into this broken system. More importantly, that’s over 1,500 people who might escape the horrors of imprisonment. 2017 is an election year, and no matter what happens, it will be a year of political shake-ups and new leadership. Now is the time to act and make clear that the enormous human and financial waste that is our prison system is unconscionable and cannot continue. Our demands are: 1. The immediate repeal of the Bail Amendment Act 2013. Since it came into force, this act has put 1,000 more people who have not been found guilty of anything in prison. 2. The immediate end to all planning, development and construction of the new facility at Waikeria Prison, which will house 1,500 more prisoners. We believe that all of us have a reason to oppose the imprisonment of 10,000 people. We invite you to march with us on Queen Street, on February 11, 2017 at 12pm. Help us to make it known that we will not accept the government’s reckless disregard for people’s lives. With the prison population at a record high of 10,000, and the government planning further expansion, we must make our voices heard now. Urgent action is required to stop all the injustices of mass incarceration. How many are suffering unnecessarily? 10,000 TOO MANY! How many more will we leave to this fate? NOT ONE MORE! http://ift.tt/2kgHX7w -- source link
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