The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the criticism of the Government's boot camp programme

Nov 4, 2024
Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, stands firm on the government's military-style boot camp for youth offenders. He highlights a supportive structure that blends physical training with life skills like resume writing. Luxon addresses leaked concerns about potential abuse, emphasizing the involvement of psychologists and social workers. He argues that today's program has safeguards that contrast sharply with the lack of oversight in past initiatives, focusing on care and rehabilitation rather than punishment.
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