Report to UN claims NZ is found wanting on human rights. "... So, we just whack 'em with a few lefts." 14 April 2009

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Report to UN claims NZ is found wanting on human rights. "... So, we just whack 'em with a few lefts." 14 April 2009

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Shows a tough-looking boxer representing New Zealand law, who says 'we just whack 'em with a few lefts'. Refers to a report to the United Nations that claims that New Zealand is found wanting on human rights. This probably refers to claims that ACT's 'Three Strikes' legislation would violate United Nations covenants on torture and political rights. Three strikes would see those convicted of a third serious offence sentenced to life imprisonment with a 25-year non-parole period. There is a wor...

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2009

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22701802

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United Nations / Human rights

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