In this video the Anglo Saxon looks into things that the New Zealand police call iwi community panels (tribal courts.) The police say they are partnering with these tribal courts to help offenders escape prosecution.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Anglo Saxon: Who knew that Maori tribes have their own criminal courts?
Labels: Anglo Saxon, Tribal CourtsIn this video the Anglo Saxon looks into things that the New Zealand police call iwi community panels (tribal courts.) The police say they are partnering with these tribal courts to help offenders escape prosecution.
3 comments:
Usefully informative thank you. Not new - to have less formal hearings. Family group conferences - and similar have been around for many years. Why do we not formalise this process to remove any doubt that they are partial, and to keep records.
I dont suppose the Tribal Councils provide their services free. Possibly OK for crimes against maori. Where do Maori Wardens fit into maori crime? AS's excellent commentaries much improved now he has slowed delivery.
Well said. We are all NZers , one people, one law, one vote, Kiwis
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