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