Corrections has called in the police over a prison pamphlet expressing support for a destructive riot, and Minister Kelvin Davis has used it as a political cudgel.
Prison pamphlet praising Waikeria riot referred to police over concerns in could incite violence
23 Feb, 2021 02:56 AM
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A prison pamphlet with praises the Waikeria Prison riot has been referred to police. Photo / Brett Phibbs
A prison pamphlet with praises the Waikeria Prison riot has been referred to police. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Political reporter, NZ Herald@AmeliaJWade
A newsletter distributed to prisoners praising the Waikeria riot for reforming the prison to the ground has been referred to the police over concerns it could incite a riot.
And Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has accused Te Paati Māori of condoning the pamphlet which appears to quote co-leader Rawiri Waititi.