Media Release
23 June 2009
Dad’s Name Should Not Have Been Published
Family First NZ is slamming the Police and the Dominion Post for releasing and publishing the name of a father who
pleaded guilty to common assault for pushing his son on to a rugby field to play.
“It seems incredible that rapists, murderers and pedophiles get name suppression but a dad who is likely to be
discharged without conviction has his name splashed across the newspapers and internet,” says Bob McCoskrie, National
Director of Family First NZ.
“Not only does the case show the problems with the anti-smacking law and the application of “inconsequential”and what is
in the public interest to prosecute, but it shows a complete disregard for the welfare of this family who even CYF agree
are a good family.”
“Once again, we target good families with the trauma of an investigation, prosecution and public vilification, while
ignoring the rotten parents who abuse their children day in and day out.”
Family First is encouraging NZ’ers to vote NO in the upcoming Referendum and demand that the politicians protect good
parents raising great kids and target the real causes of child abuse.
ENDS