Friday, November 30, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tasers a form of torture - UN report - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz
Tasers a form of torture - UN report - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz
'A lawyer leading the charge against police adopting Taser stun guns is welcoming a United Nations report that describes the 50,000-volt stun guns as a "form of torture".'
Marie Dyhrberg from the Campaign Against The Taser advises police to take the UN report seriously.
'A police national headquarters spokesman said the overseas report was "not especially relevant" to the New Zealand Taser trial. "But that doesn't mean we don't take any notice of it."'
We hope the NZ Police do take account of the advice on the UN Committee against Torture. The classification of the Taser as a device of torture is realistic. The way in which inexperienced or unfair police use evolves with this device dehumanizes the police as a whole.
'A lawyer leading the charge against police adopting Taser stun guns is welcoming a United Nations report that describes the 50,000-volt stun guns as a "form of torture".'
Marie Dyhrberg from the Campaign Against The Taser advises police to take the UN report seriously.
'A police national headquarters spokesman said the overseas report was "not especially relevant" to the New Zealand Taser trial. "But that doesn't mean we don't take any notice of it."'
We hope the NZ Police do take account of the advice on the UN Committee against Torture. The classification of the Taser as a device of torture is realistic. The way in which inexperienced or unfair police use evolves with this device dehumanizes the police as a whole.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
Local lesson in taser death - lawyer - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz
Local lesson in taser death - lawyer - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz
Hear Marie Dyhrberg speak out against the introduction of Tasers to the New Zealand Police force in light of the death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski, 40, of Pieszyce - at Vancouver airport.
Hear Marie Dyhrberg speak out against the introduction of Tasers to the New Zealand Police force in light of the death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski, 40, of Pieszyce - at Vancouver airport.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Taser debate
"In New Zealand our group is challenging the independence of the police investigation, the police study," says Marie Dyhrberg, anti-taser group spokesperson.
"So always there has to be some element of caution when looking at government studies depending on which interest is represented."
Polls may reflect a general acceptance by the public that Taser use may not be a) dangerous to them personally, and b) Taser use replaces weapon (gun) use.
Unfortunately neither precondition to public acceptance of generalised Taser use by police (including as a control mechanism for mentally handicapped) exists.
Police taser may more closely replace pepper-spray or close-combat rather than be used in place of guns, which would never be replaced by Tasers at all.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Questions in the House
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 11:58 am
Press Release: Office of the Clerk
Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 16 August 2007
(excerpt)
7. HONE HARAWIRA to the Minister of Police: Has she been advised of the statement from Marie Dyhrberg that “the taser is increasingly being deployed against mentally disturbed individuals”; if so, what research has been undertaken about the long term effects of taser guns on people with mental health problems?
Press Release: Office of the Clerk
Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 16 August 2007
(excerpt)
7. HONE HARAWIRA to the Minister of Police: Has she been advised of the statement from Marie Dyhrberg that “the taser is increasingly being deployed against mentally disturbed individuals”; if so, what research has been undertaken about the long term effects of taser guns on people with mental health problems?
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Hysteria threatens taser trial
Scoop: Hysteria threatens taser trial
Hysteria over violence against Police threatens trial
“Violence against police has always been a serious concern,” Marie Dyhrberg, spokesperson for the Campaign Against the Taser, said today. “But there is no evidence that violent assaults on police are increasing.”
“It seems Mr.O’Connor needs to be reminded that the taser is being trialled in New Zealand. During a trial, risks and benefits are carefully considered before a decision is taken. It seems that Mr.O’Connor has made up his mind already, even though the trial hasn’t ended yet,” she said.
Hysteria over violence against Police threatens trial
“Violence against police has always been a serious concern,” Marie Dyhrberg, spokesperson for the Campaign Against the Taser, said today. “But there is no evidence that violent assaults on police are increasing.”
“It seems Mr.O’Connor needs to be reminded that the taser is being trialled in New Zealand. During a trial, risks and benefits are carefully considered before a decision is taken. It seems that Mr.O’Connor has made up his mind already, even though the trial hasn’t ended yet,” she said.
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