Three Strikes – Sentencing and Parole Bill
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties was invited to make a further written submission on the Sentencing and Parole … Keep reading “Three Strikes – Sentencing and Parole Bill”
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UN examines NZ government’s performance on civil and political rights
On 15 and 16 March 2010, the government's performance in implementing the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was … Keep reading “UN examines NZ government’s performance on civil and political rights”
Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2006
On 21 October 2009 the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act came into force. This law enables the government to confiscate property and … Keep reading “Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2006”
Tribute to Hugh Price
Hugh Price, who died on 28 December 2009, is best known and recognised for his contributions to writing, publishing and … Keep reading “Tribute to Hugh Price”
ACTA – Sign the Wellington Declaration
A group of people opposed to ACTA held an alternative open conference called PublicACTA in Wellington on April 10th, 2010. … Keep reading “ACTA – Sign the Wellington Declaration”
Campaign to Stop the Search and Surveillance Bill
The law on searches and surveillance is inconsistent. Over the years all kinds of agencies have acquired various powers to … Keep reading “Campaign to Stop the Search and Surveillance Bill”
Tech Liberty – a new defender of civil liberties in NZ
Tech Liberty an organisation that whose goal is to defend civil liberties in the digital age has generated quite a … Keep reading “Tech Liberty – a new defender of civil liberties in NZ”
Review of Legal Aid
NZCCL raises its concerns with the Ministry of Justice’s Legal Aid Review.
Search and Surveillance Bill
The Search and Surveillance Bill has very few measures to protect people’s civil liberties and human rights.
Ban on Gang Insignia
The Wanganui District Council’s Prohibition of Gang Insignia Act 2009 and the subsequent WDC bylaw breaches basic liberties.
Even if … Keep reading “Ban on Gang Insignia”
AGM with Keith Locke
Please join us to hear Keith Locke speak on “The Future for Civil Liberties in New Zealand” at the NZCCL … Keep reading “AGM with Keith Locke”
Aussie govt wants NZ criminal records
20 July 2009 | Source: AAP
New Zealanders with criminal records could be prevented from travelling across the Tasman after … Keep reading “Aussie govt wants NZ criminal records”
NZ anger over seizure of Saddam’s stepson
THE AGE: Wellington July 7 2002
New Zealand Muslims are furious that NZ intelligence agencies may have tipped off United … Keep reading “NZ anger over seizure of Saddam’s stepson”
Law student wins civil liberties case
Wyvern, University of Essex, November 2004
A Masters student from the Department of Law has successfully argued that a convicted … Keep reading “Law student wins civil liberties case”
Gay sperm donors turned away
RADIO NEW ZEALAND 10:36AM Saturday January 21, 2006
Fertility clinics are turning down sperm donations from gay men because of … Keep reading “Gay sperm donors turned away”
Gang Colours in Christchurch
SECTION 14: Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Police in Christchurch want a bylaw to ban gang colours in Christchurch and mayor … Keep reading “Gang Colours in Christchurch”
New Zealand government orders probe into prisoner’s baby
BANGLADESH NEWS NET: Monday 5th March, 2007 (IANS)
The minister in charge of New Zealand prisons has ordered an inquiry … Keep reading “New Zealand government orders probe into prisoner’s baby”
Skin tests proposed for drinking drivers
ONE NEWS: 6:20PM Wednesday April 11, 2007
ONE News has discovered police are looking at the radical new way of … Keep reading “Skin tests proposed for drinking drivers”
Lawyers slam reforms as attack on fair hearing
NZ HERALD 5:00AM Tuesday May 08, 2007
Criminal Justice Reform Bill
- Aims to reduce the number of people in prison
Civil rights threat may shackle Government
NZ HERALD 5:00AM Thursday Jun 14, 2007
The Government’s main response to the Ombudsman’s damning report on the transport of … Keep reading “Civil rights threat may shackle Government”