Police Brutality Unacceptable

Media Release
17 March 2000
For Immediate Use

Police Brutality Unacceptable

“Completely unacceptable,“ said Auckland University Students’ Association President Kane Stanford in reaction to the Police’s handling of the yesterday’s student protest against Work and Income New Zealand.

Mr Stanford said he was concerned over photos, which he had seen of the protest which clearly show police officers using excessive force on the protest.

“In a free country like New Zealand, I find it disgusting that students exercising their civil rights were treated in such a manner,” said Mr Stanford.

“I hope the officers responsible are bought to justice,” concluded Mr Stanford.

ENDS

For further Information Contact

Kane Stanford
President
Ph 309 0789 x 373
Cell 021 656 795

Stephanie Thompson
Acting Education Vice President
Ph 309 0798 x 204

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