Libertywatch March 2016
Round up of civil liberty related news in March 2016.
Libertywatch February 2016
Round up of civil liberty related news from February 2016.
Criminal Justice
More prison cells could be 'double-bunked'
The gaping hole at the heart of the Intelligence Review
… Keep reading “The gaping hole at the heart of the Intelligence Review”The need to maintain both security and the rights and liberties of New Zealanders has been at the forefront of
Meeting Dates for 2016
The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.… Keep reading “Meeting Dates for 2016”
Libertywatch January 2016
Corruption Index
New Zealand falls again in Corruption Index
New Zealand has fallen to fourth place in the Transparency International … Keep reading “Libertywatch January 2016”
Libertywatch December 2015
A round up of civil liberty related news articles from December 2015.
Libertywatch November 2015
Round up of civil liberty news from November 2015.
Government ignores High Court, won’t change prisoner voting law
The Government has now given its answer – "The Government has no current plans to introduce legislation allowing prisoners to … Keep reading “Government ignores High Court, won’t change prisoner voting law”
Libertywatch October 2015
A round-up of civil liberties related news from October 2015.
Police control of information is anti-democratic and must stop
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties is deeply concerned about the revelations from Dr Jarrod Gilbert today. In his article … Keep reading “Police control of information is anti-democratic and must stop”
Chairperson’s Report 2015
I was elected as the chairperson of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties at last year’s AGM. At the time … Keep reading “Chairperson’s Report 2015”
NZ spies deny public relations blitz
The SIS and GCSB both deny creating a communications plan/media strategy for the 2015 Intelligence Review. Apparently the wave of … Keep reading “NZ spies deny public relations blitz”
Submission: Child Protection [Child Sex Offender Register] Bill
INTRODUCTION
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties Inc [NZCCL] welcomes the opportunity to present a submission on this Bill, … Keep reading “Submission: Child Protection [Child Sex Offender Register] Bill”
Notice of NZCCL 2015 AGM
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties will take place on Wednesday, 11 November, at St Andrew's on The Terrace … Keep reading “Notice of NZCCL 2015 AGM”
Libertywatch September 2015
A round-up of civil liberties related news from September 2015.
Publishing legal opinions – the SIS and GCSB respond
Back in March we wrote a letter to the NZSIS and GCSB with a suggestion about how they could improve … Keep reading “Publishing legal opinions – the SIS and GCSB respond”
Lecture: Greg King Memorial Lecture
A memorial lecture in honour of barrister Greg King will be delivered in Wellington on 30 September 2015 by Professor … Keep reading “Lecture: Greg King Memorial Lecture”
Letter: Where’s the govt action on prisoners’ right to vote?
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?”
Libertywatch August 2015
A round up of civil liberty related news from August 2015.
JustSpeak: Let’s Talk about Police Discretion
Come along to Just Speak on Campus's October Forum, discussing Police Discretion and Its Impact on Discrimination in the … Keep reading “JustSpeak: Let’s Talk about Police Discretion”