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?
Thursday, August 16, 2007
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.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Adverse Effects From Tasers Study
No Short Term Adverse Effects From Tasers: Study
A "new study" shows "no adverse short term effects" from Taser user on healthy people.
Auckland Barrister and spokesperson for New Zealand's Campaign Against the Taser, Marie Dyhrberg said this research, conducted by University of California, has glaring omissions, as it failed to explore long-term effects of taser use or how it has affected some with heart conditions, pacemakers or on drugs.
BustedInfo also questions the effect having the paralysing weapon has on police tactics and how it may affect public attitudes toward the police.
A "new study" shows "no adverse short term effects" from Taser user on healthy people.
Auckland Barrister and spokesperson for New Zealand's Campaign Against the Taser, Marie Dyhrberg said this research, conducted by University of California, has glaring omissions, as it failed to explore long-term effects of taser use or how it has affected some with heart conditions, pacemakers or on drugs.
BustedInfo also questions the effect having the paralysing weapon has on police tactics and how it may affect public attitudes toward the police.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Three-month drugs trial
Three-month drugs trial takes its toll - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz
A drugs trial, possibly the longest and most expensive in New Zealand history is going on at the High Court and has done so since February 12 and every working day since.
Defence lawyer Marie Dyhrberg said any very long trial put a huge pressure on jurors and could seriously impact on the potential pool of jurors because many could simply not afford to take that time off for a variety of reasons.
The trial has 10 defendents represented by 14 defence lawyers.
Marie Dyhrberg said that the increased maximum sentences for Class A drug offenses set the bar so high that defendents were not pleading guilty or negotiating when they should and some sentences for drug crimes exceed those of violent crime.
She said some of the offenders at the lower end of the scale of seriousness were also getting significant sentences, particularly when compared with other offences unrelated to drug offending such as a serious attack where someone was seriously hurt.
"Quite properly, they may well get five years for that but someone who is on the lower end of the conspiracy (drugs) chain may well get eight or nine years.
"In my professional view as a lawyer the sentences for drug offending are too high," she said.
When the maximum penalty for some offences is increased to life in prison with no other ability to impose lesser charges, she predicted it would bog down the courts and lead to long trials.
She also said there was no provision to obtain a sentencing indication in the High Court, as there was in the District Court. That could also influence a defendant in a decision about a guilty plea.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
City officer fires Taser, fatally injuring woman who had attacked him - baltimoresun.com
City officer fires Taser, fatally injuring woman who had attacked him - baltimoresun.com
The headline reads that the woman Tasered attacked the police. But in the article it clearly says that she attacked the crack addict that the police were chasing.
The headline reads that the woman Tasered attacked the police. But in the article it clearly says that she attacked the crack addict that the police were chasing.
Woman dies after hit by cop stun gun - Examiner.com
Woman dies after hit by cop stun gun - Examiner.com
A woman dies in the Baltimore Taser trial period. The police consider the trial a success.
In March, Baltimore County police reported that Ryan Lee Meyers, 40, of Middle River, died after being shocked with the device.
His family said he suffered from bipolar disorder. The police said he refused to drop a baseball bat in the house he shared with his parents.
A woman dies in the Baltimore Taser trial period. The police consider the trial a success.
In March, Baltimore County police reported that Ryan Lee Meyers, 40, of Middle River, died after being shocked with the device.
His family said he suffered from bipolar disorder. The police said he refused to drop a baseball bat in the house he shared with his parents.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
School Taser Incident Under Review
School Taser Incident Under Review - Local News Story - WRTV Indianapolis
A sixteen year old special needs student was Tasered by police to subdue him.
A sixteen year old special needs student was Tasered by police to subdue him.
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