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”
Public meeting: Is democratic control of the GCSB and SIS possible?
Speakers:
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”
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”
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 – Auckland 6th 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 – Wellington 29th July”
Passed in 1982, the Official Information Act marked an important change in the accountability and transparency of New Zealand's government. … Keep reading “FYI – the Official Information Act site”
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”
The Director
GCSB
Wellington
Dear Una Jagose,
I have a suggestion for the GCSB that I believe could help with … Keep reading “A suggestion for increasing intelligence service transparency”
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”
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”
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”
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?”
I have been involved with the Council for Civil Liberties on and off for more than … Keep reading “NZCCL Chairpersons Report 2014”
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties will have its Annual General Meeting at 6pm on the 20th November, 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”
FYI tool to help make an Official Information Act requests.
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.