Why spying for another country matters
This morning the New Zealand Herald in conjunction with Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald and Nicky Hager have alleged that the … Keep reading “Why spying for another country matters”
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New chairperson – why civil liberties matter and what we need to do
We recently held our AGM and I'm proud to have been elected as the new Chairperson for the NZ Council … Keep reading “New chairperson – why civil liberties matter and what we need to do”
Countering Terrorist Fighters – why the rush?
The government will be introducing the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill into Parliament today. This bill is ostensibly in response … Keep reading “Countering Terrorist Fighters – why the rush?”
Claudia Geiringer Inaugural Lecture – Human Rights
This lecture was particularly informative as well as being very entertaining. The link provides an insightful look at the origins of … Keep reading “Claudia Geiringer Inaugural Lecture – Human Rights”
Record-keeping and human Rights – an on-going saga
(This is an update to our earlier articles about this issue. One and two.)
In November 2011 the Department … Keep reading “Record-keeping and human Rights – an on-going saga”
Government says the right to freedom of expression doesn’t matter at sea
By now you've probably heard of the National Government's plans to make protest at sea illegal through an amendment to the … Keep reading “Government says the right to freedom of expression doesn’t matter at sea”
The role of the GCSB
GCSB in the spotlight
In an article in the Herald on Tuesday December 18, Keith Locke raises some awkward questions … Keep reading “The role of the GCSB”
Family Court Reform Bill
Family Court Proceeding Reform Bill
The Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill results from considerable consultation over the last year between … Keep reading “Family Court Reform Bill”
The relevance of the Leveson media inquiry to New Zealand
The report of the Leveson inquiry into the ethics, culture and practice of the UK press has now been released. … Keep reading “The relevance of the Leveson media inquiry to New Zealand”
How the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement would undermine New Zealand’s sovereignty
Auckland will play host to the 15th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) between 3 and 12 December … Keep reading “How the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement would undermine New Zealand’s sovereignty”
Police brutalise Upper Hutt teens
Stuff reports that Police in Upper Hutt mistreated two teens (aged 16 and 14) after falsely identifying them and taking … Keep reading “Police brutalise Upper Hutt teens”
Democracy failing in Canterbury
The Press has a powerful editorial explaining why the Government's decision to continue suspending democracy at Environment Canterbury is so … Keep reading “Democracy failing in Canterbury”
Book Review: Flying Blind by Roger Brooking
FLYING BLIND by Roger Brooking
Review by Batch Hales
This authoritative book exposes an ongoing scandal within the New Zealand … Keep reading “Book Review: Flying Blind by Roger Brooking”
Guest blog: what’s wrong with pre-employment credit checks?
In these days of higher unemployment and tougher competition for jobs, a disturbing trend is beginning to emerge in which … Keep reading “Guest blog: what’s wrong with pre-employment credit checks?”
Complaint made re Immigration NZ’s flouting of the Public Records Act
No Right Turn has been documenting the way that Immigration NZ has been deliberately refusing to record reasons for immigration … Keep reading “Complaint made re Immigration NZ’s flouting of the Public Records Act”
Search and Surveillance Bill Passes
The Search & Surveillance Bill has now been passed into law.
NZCCL committee member Thomas Beagle spoke to Breakfast on … Keep reading “Search and Surveillance Bill Passes”
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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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”