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Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson and the Human Rights Commissioner are under fire for attending and speaking at a Mongrel Mob gathering.
At the Waikato chapter s headquarters in Hamilton on Saturday, several people spoke and discussed human rights, justice, and racism. Among the speakers were Davidson and Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt.
Hunt spoke about inclusion, building relationships, and the stigmatising idea of being tough on gangs. Human rights means that every voice is heard, including your voice, and that you also listen with respect, he said, according to a person who attended and live-tweeted the event.
Press Release – ACT New Zealand The Greens co-leaders coddling of violent gang members is a kick in the guts for victims of the Mob, says ACTs Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee. Marama Davidson and Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt yesterday spoke at an event …
“The Greens’ co-leader’s coddling of violent gang members is a kick in the guts for victims of the Mob,” says ACT’s Justice spokesperson Nicole McKee.
“Marama Davidson and Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt yesterday spoke at an ‘event for justice’ at the Mongrel Mob’s headquarters.
“Sharing the stage with Sonny Fatu – a man who was convicted of the brutal and prolonged torture and beating of Adrian Cochrane – they told the gangs that they’re actually bad because of racism and colonisation.