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| OpEd: Department should be applauded |
| By Manawatu Standard |
| Published: 09/09/2008 |
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NEW ZEALAND - John Maeva, behind bars for manufacturing methamphetamine, wanted to be released from prison today to attend the funeral of his son, who was shot dead in Auckland nine days ago. But the Department of Corrections refused, saying releasing Maeva would jeopardise the safety of its officers and the public. Maeva's family, outraged at the decision, protested outside Paremoremo prison, where he is serving his sentence. The case has sparked debate about what rights prisoners should have in such circumstances. Yesterday, former Prison Fellowship director Kim Workman said missing the funeral of a relative or close friend could have devastating consequences for prisoners. But what about the devastating consequences of making P? What about the misery Maeva's offending has inflicted on the people whose lives have been ruined by the drugs he cooked up? People who are sentenced to terms of imprisonment still retain basic human rights and should be treated humanely, but their interests are subservient to the interests of the public and the state. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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