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”
Get Smart – the Intelligence Review
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”
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 – Auckland 6th August”
Get Smart – Wellington 29th July
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”
FYI – the Official Information Act site
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”
Libertywatch June 2015
Criminal Justice
Police & Corrections criticised over prison death
A Coroner has criticised police and the Department of Corrections for … Keep reading “Libertywatch June 2015”
Govt’s lack of response to the Constitutional Advisory Panel Report
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”
Libertywatch May 2015
Assisted dying
Terminally Ill woman acts for right to assisted dying
A woman who has terminal brain cancer has said … Keep reading “Libertywatch May 2015”
A suggestion for increasing intelligence service transparency
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”
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”
Media release: Council refuses to take part in farcical submissions process for Countering Terrorist Fighters Bill
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”
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”