Double standard in mercy sentence

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Wed Apr 21 2004 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)

Double standard in mercy sentence

Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 12:19 am
Press Release: New Zealand National Party

Judith Collins MP

National Party Family Spokeswoman

21 April 2004

National Party Family spokeswoman Judith Collins says the 'mercy' shown to a Pakistani sex offender contrasts starkly with the treatment meted out to a young Sri Lankan girl - who's deportation case sparked national outrage.

"Why should this Pakistani student escape a criminal conviction because of the consequences he might face in his home country - when the Sri Lankan girl received no such consideration.

"The court has said that one reason behind the ruling was that the student may be 'ostracised by his family' on his return to Pakistan.

"Compare that with the treatment of the young Sri Lankan girl. Ahead of her deportation reports suggested she too was at risk of being shunned by her family.

"New Zealand must be careful to treat these cases with consistency and compassion where appropriate," says Ms Collins.

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