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”
Libertywatch July 2015
A round-up of civil liberty news from New Zealand.
Return prisoners’ right to vote
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”
NZCCL Christchurch Meeting
Our last meeting was so successful we decided to have another one. Come hear Dr Chris Gallavin, Dean of Law … Keep reading “NZCCL Christchurch Meeting”
The Treaty of Waitangi – the Maori Magna Carta. Public address by David Williams
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties is pleased to announce:
The Treaty of Waitangi – the Maori Magna … Keep reading “The Treaty of Waitangi – the Maori Magna Carta. Public address by David Williams”
Secret trials by stealth
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”
People’s Review of the Intelligence Service 2015
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”
Get Smart – Dunedin 11th August
The Government's review of the intelligence agencies is widely seen as hobbled before it even begins, but it does provide us with … Keep reading “Get Smart – Dunedin 11th August”
Speech: The corrosive effects of spying on New Zealand’s democracy
Edited text of speech given by Thomas Beagle to Get Smart in Wellington and Auckland.
Freedom of expression
I’m involved … Keep reading “Speech: The corrosive effects of spying on New Zealand’s democracy”
Is democratic control of the GCSB and SIS possible? (Chch)
Public meeting: Is democratic control of the GCSB and SIS possible?
Speakers:
- Nicky Hager – investigative journalist
- Warren Thomson –
NZCCL – Christchurch Kickoff Tues 28th July
NZCCL secretary Kevin McCormack will be here in Christchurch on July 28th.
Kevin will give a brief introduction to NZCCL, … Keep reading “NZCCL – Christchurch Kickoff Tues 28th July”