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Wellington City Council shuts down protest march with fees
We are very disturbed to hear that the Wellington City Council has shutdown a planned political protest march by proposing … Keep reading “Wellington City Council shuts down protest march with fees”
The Ombudsman’s reply
Failure to investigate an OIA complaint. Can complaints survive a reshuffle?
The ethics of vaccine mandates
Philip Matthews has written a very good article in Stuff which discusses some of the ethical issues around vaccine mandates. … Keep reading “The ethics of vaccine mandates”
SIS had access to Auckland city cameras
The Inspector-General of Intelligence Services has published a report into the NZ SIS’s use of security camera surveillance in Auckland. … Keep reading “SIS had access to Auckland city cameras”
Reforming NZ’s hate speech laws
Following up on the Cabinet Paper, the government has released a discussion document (PDF) to prompt feedback about their proposed … Keep reading “Reforming NZ’s hate speech laws”
Law changes in reaction to the Christchurch massacre
Thomas Beagle, Chairperson of the NZCCL, wrote an article for The Spinoff about some of the possible law changes in … Keep reading “Law changes in reaction to the Christchurch massacre”
Privacy Bill reported back – link summary
The Privacy Bill has been reported back from the Select Committee (see our submission).
This article contains relevant … Keep reading “Privacy Bill reported back – link summary”
NZCCL concern at Five Eyes plan to break encryption
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties is concerned that the members of the Five Eyes spy network (NZ, Australia, USA, … Keep reading “NZCCL concern at Five Eyes plan to break encryption”
Privacy International Report on NZ expresses concerns around Five Eyes membership
The recent Right to Privacy in New Zealand report submitted by Privacy International to the UN Human Rights Council highlights … Keep reading “Privacy International Report on NZ expresses concerns around Five Eyes membership”
Concerns raised over protection from hate speech in NZ’s legislation
The NZ Herald has published an article about New Zealand's lack of laws against hate speech.
… Keep reading “Concerns raised over protection from hate speech in NZ’s legislation”Police and the Ministry
Government to strengthen NZ Bill of Rights
The government has announced that it plans to formally recognise the ability of the courts to declare that a law … Keep reading “Government to strengthen NZ Bill of Rights”
Tim Groser approved GCSB spying that would benefit him personally
The Inspector-General of Intelligence & Security, Cheryl Gwyn, released her report of the inquiry into the issues surrounding the GCSB … Keep reading “Tim Groser approved GCSB spying that would benefit him personally”
Four developments of note
Four recent developments we think are worth noting.
Harmful Digital Communications Act bar for "harm" lowered
Ex-judge David Harvey explains … Keep reading “Four developments of note”
Syrian-born NZ citizens forced by NZ Customs to give device & social media passwords
Andrea Vance at 1News reports that Syrian-born Kiwis are being held up when re-entering New Zealand:
… Keep reading “Syrian-born NZ citizens forced by NZ Customs to give device & social media passwords”1 News has talked to
Police tasering of man in cell “excessive and unjustified”
A South Auckland Police sergeant's Tasering of an Auckland man in his cell was "contrary to policy, excessive and unjustified" … Keep reading “Police tasering of man in cell “excessive and unjustified””
Privacy Commissioner to examine MSD demands for social service users’ information
The Privacy Commissioner has announced an investigation into the Ministry of Social Development's requirement that social service providers collect and … Keep reading “Privacy Commissioner to examine MSD demands for social service users’ information”
Corrections subjects at-risk prisoners to “cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”
The Department of Corrections has broken anti-torture laws in its treatment of prisoners at risk of self-harm, according to the … Keep reading “Corrections subjects at-risk prisoners to “cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment””
Corrections finally release Crimes of Torture Act report
From the NZ Herald:
… Keep reading “Corrections finally release Crimes of Torture Act report”New Zealand prisoners have been subjected to degrading treatment, including being filmed while strip searched,