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”
Countering Terrorist Fighters – why the rush?
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?”
NZCCL Chairpersons Report 2014
NZCCL in the 1980s
I have been involved with the Council for Civil Liberties on and off for more than … Keep reading “NZCCL Chairpersons Report 2014”
NZCCL AGM
The NZ Council for Civil Liberties will have its Annual General Meeting at 6pm on the 20th November, 2014.
Civil Rights and Liberties – What the Constitutional Advisory Panel had to say in its Report
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”
Report: NZ Bill of Rights – Continuing the conversation
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”
Praise for Privacy Act revamp – but fears too
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”
Claudia Geiringer Inaugural Lecture – Human Rights
This lecture was particularly informative as well as being very entertaining. The link provides an insightful look at the origins of … Keep reading “Claudia Geiringer Inaugural Lecture – Human Rights”
Guest article: The FATCA threat to NZers civil liberties
Buried deep within the massive omnibus tax bill now before the Select Committee in Parliament is a provision that if … Keep reading “Guest article: The FATCA threat to NZers civil liberties”
Liberty Watch – February/March 2014
Employment
Lie detector tests for job applicants
Polygraph, or lie detector, tests are now being offered to New Zealand companies … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – February/March 2014”