Can you photograph or video the police in New Zealand?
Tech Liberty confirms that it is legal in New Zealand to photograph or video the police at work.
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Submission: Video Camera Surveillance Bill
1.0 Introduction
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties (NZCCL) presents our submission in relation to this Bill, and I … Keep reading “Submission: Video Camera Surveillance Bill”
Wellington protest opposing surveillance law patch-up
The group opposing the Search & Surveillance Bill have called for a public protest against the government's plans to retrospectively … Keep reading “Wellington protest opposing surveillance law patch-up”
To Train Up a Child
Generally the NZCCL does not advocate censorship. Where possible, we believe, people should be free to make up their … Keep reading “To Train Up a Child”
Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill
Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill
It seems strange that in this society that values so much the rule of … Keep reading “Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill”
Liberty Watch – August 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for August 2011.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Government Accused of Choking the Voice of Young
… Keep reading “Liberty Watch – August 2011”Police censor political website
… Keep reading “Police censor political website”As discussed on the telephone a short time ago, this is a request from the New Zealand Police to close
Liberty Watch – July 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for July 2011.
ADOPTION
56-year-old adoption laws queried
An adoption advocacy group has filed a … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – July 2011”
Defining a charity
When the government in its efficiency drive gets around to reorganising the Charities Commission, we hope that it will adopt … Keep reading “Defining a charity”
Liberty Watch – June 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for June 2011.
AGE DISCRIMINATION
Jury exemption at 65 'could be ageism'
The Human Rights … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – June 2011”
Submission on Credit Reporting Privacy Code Amendment No 5
This submission, from the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties (NZCCL), concerns the addition of further powers to credit rating … Keep reading “Submission on Credit Reporting Privacy Code Amendment No 5”
Liberty Watch – May 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for May 2011.
AGE DISCRIMINATION
Unlawful student loan changes in Budget?
Changes proposed to the … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – May 2011”
Submission: Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Bill
Oral submission to the Law and Order Select Committee in respect of the Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Amendment Bill.
From … Keep reading “Submission: Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Bill”
Obituary: George Barton
George Barton recently died in Wellington. He was a long time member and supporter of the Council over many years.… Keep reading “Obituary: George Barton”
Why flag burning counts as freedom of speech
Lawyer Steven Price writes strongly in defence of freedom of speech in the Dominion Post (also on his blog… Keep reading “Why flag burning counts as freedom of speech”
Liberty Watch – April 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for April 2011.
Petrobras Oil Survey
East Coast Maori plan to take a complaint to … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – April 2011”
Prisoners and the Right to Vote
Prior to 16 December 2010 prisoners who had been sentenced to preventative detention or imprisoned for a term of 3 … Keep reading “Prisoners and the Right to Vote”
Liberty Watch – March 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for March 2011 (final version updated on 3/4/2011).
Law Societies Concerns over Alcohol Reform bill
… Keep reading “Liberty Watch – March 2011”MyFone
MyFone.mobi is a device that enables people to view both the traffic and the content of texts from other people's … Keep reading “MyFone”
Council Requirements for Mown Lawns
One of the more intriguing inquiries received by NZCCL has been about council requirements for ratepayers to mow their lawns, … Keep reading “Council Requirements for Mown Lawns”