New prisoner segregation rules get ‘dignity, not sympathy’ response from MPs

New prisoner segregation rules get ‘dignity, not sympathy’ response from MPs

April 29, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 786

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The episode discusses proposed new laws for prisoner segregation that emphasize basic rights and reflect humanity, even for those deemed undeserving of sympathy.

A proposed new law would allow more prisoner segregation, but also mandate basic rights. MPs agree prison should ‘reflect our shared view of humanity’, even for those who ‘deserve the least sympathy’. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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