We are concerned by the lack of action from the Government in response to Arthur Taylor's successful challenge to the … Keep reading “Letter: Where’s the govt action on prisoners’ right to vote?”
A round up of civil liberty related news from August 2015.
A round-up of civil liberty news from New Zealand.
The recent decision in Taylor v Attorney-General is intriguing in several respects. This decision is the first occasion that a … Keep reading “Return prisoners’ right to vote”
The New Zealand Law Society has pointed out that last-minute changes to the Health & Safety Reform Bill brings in … Keep reading “Secret trials by stealth”
It's the final day for submissions to the Government's Intelligence Review.
To mark the day, and as a reaction … Keep reading “People’s Review of the Intelligence Service 2015”
Edited text of speech given by Thomas Beagle to Get Smart in Wellington and Auckland.
I’m involved … Keep reading “Speech: The corrosive effects of spying on New Zealand’s democracy”
The Intelligence Review is a review of New Zealand's intelligence services being conducted by Michael Cullen (ex-politician) and Patsy Reddy (lawyer … Keep reading “Get Smart – the Intelligence Review”
A Coroner has criticised police and the Department of Corrections for … Keep reading “Libertywatch June 2015”
In November 2013 the Constitutional Advisory Panel delivered its report to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Māori … Keep reading “Govt’s lack of response to the Constitutional Advisory Panel Report”
A woman who has terminal brain cancer has said … Keep reading “Libertywatch May 2015”
Media Release
27th November 2014
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties refuses to take part in the submissions process … Keep reading “Media release: Council refuses to take part in farcical submissions process for Countering Terrorist Fighters Bill”
I have been involved with the Council for Civil Liberties on and off for more than … Keep reading “NZCCL Chairpersons Report 2014”
NZ Council for Civil Liberties welcomed the opportunity presented by the Constitutional “Conversation” to consider how civil liberties might be … Keep reading “Civil Rights and Liberties – What the Constitutional Advisory Panel had to say in its Report”
This was an informative seminar hosted on the 3rd June 2014 by the Attorney-General, Hon Chris Finlayson QC; a very … Keep reading “Report: NZ Bill of Rights – Continuing the conversation”
The Government has announced that it will repealing the current Privacy Act, passed in 1993, and replacing it a new … Keep reading “Praise for Privacy Act revamp – but fears too”
Buried deep within the massive omnibus tax bill now before the Select Committee in Parliament is a provision that if … Keep reading “Guest article: The FATCA threat to NZers civil liberties”
Polygraph, or lie detector, tests are now being offered to New Zealand companies … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – February/March 2014”
A round up of civil liberties news from December 2013 and January 2014.
Civil liberties news for October/November 2013.
The only book ever to be banned from Auckland Libraries … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – October/November 2013”
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you have concerns about your privacy.
Aotearoa Justice Watch to anonymously tell someone about a problem you’ve encountered with our justice system including police and prisons.