United Future MP, Judy Turner, has decided not to support the bill despite the amendment. This is because she says the 'discretion' provision does not apply to CYF, yet they too have statutory powers relating to children.
Consider this. According to CYF research;
There appears to be a tendency for Police to over-identify children in need of statutory intervention. Possible contributing factors are:
- a perception by the Police that making such an assessment is a social work, rather than a Police task.
How often are the police simply going to 'pass the buck' to an organisation with no powers of discretion?
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Gee, that's hardly news, as that was her position all along, and Gordon Copeland is sharing that position.
If it isn't news why did she announce it?
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