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NZ Council for Civil Liberties

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May 2, 2014

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published May 2, 2014 · Last modified June 23, 2021

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”

Articles

April 20, 2014

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published April 20, 2014 · Last modified June 23, 2021

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”

Articles

April 10, 2014

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published April 10, 2014 · Last modified June 23, 2021

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”

Submissions

March 23, 2014

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published March 23, 2014 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Submission: Immigration Amendment Bill (No. 2)

In relation to the Immigration Amendment Bill (No. 2), NZCCL is concerned at aspects that impinge on rights and … Keep reading “Submission: Immigration Amendment Bill (No. 2)”

Articles

February 6, 2014

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published February 6, 2014 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Liberty Watch – December 2013/January 2014

A round up of civil liberties news from December 2013 and January 2014.

Events

February 6, 2014

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published February 6, 2014 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL Meeting Dates for 2015

The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.

This … Keep reading “NZCCL Meeting Dates for 2015”

Articles

December 12, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published December 12, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Liberty Watch – October/November 2013

Civil liberties news for October/November 2013.

Censorship

Forbidden book furore

The only book ever to be banned from Auckland Libraries … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – October/November 2013”

Events

November 11, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published November 11, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL Monthly Meeting – November 13th

The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.

A … Keep reading “NZCCL Monthly Meeting – November 13th”

Articles

October 11, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published October 11, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Liberty Watch – September 2013

Round up of civil liberty news from September 2013.

Criminal Justice

Criminals seek to overturn voting ban

Prisoner Arthur Taylor

… Keep reading “Liberty Watch – September 2013”

Articles

October 10, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published October 10, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Immigration finally agrees to obey Public Records Act

We are pleased to report that Immigration NZ has finally agreed to honour its legal obligations under the Public Records … Keep reading “Immigration finally agrees to obey Public Records Act”

Events

October 7, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published October 7, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL Monthly Meeting – October

The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.

A … Keep reading “NZCCL Monthly Meeting – October”

Events

September 20, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published September 20, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL AGM

Our AGM is to be held on 3 October 2013 at 6.00 pm in Committee Room 1 at St Andrew's … Keep reading “NZCCL AGM”

Articles

September 11, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published September 11, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Liberty Watch – August 2013

Civil liberties news for August 2013.

Criminal Justice

Plans to publish criminal records on-line

Major changes to improve public access … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – August 2013”

Events

September 8, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published September 8, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL Monthly Meeting – September

The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.

A … Keep reading “NZCCL Monthly Meeting – September”

Articles

August 15, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published August 15, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Liberty Watch – June/July 2013

Civil liberties news for June and July 2013.

 

Criminal Justice

Lundy's bid to see appeal blocked

Prominent human rights … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – June/July 2013”

Events

August 8, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published August 8, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL Monthly Meeting – August

The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.

A … Keep reading “NZCCL Monthly Meeting – August”

Submissions

July 11, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published July 11, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL submission to Constitutional Advisory Panel

New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties

Submission to Constitutional Advisory Panel

1   Introduction

The objectives of the New Zealand Council … Keep reading “NZCCL submission to Constitutional Advisory Panel”

Events

July 4, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published July 4, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

NZCCL Monthly Meeting – July

The Committee of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties make its monthly meetings open to anyone who wishes to attend.

A

… Keep reading “NZCCL Monthly Meeting – July”

Articles

July 3, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published July 3, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

GCSB Bill – Oral Submission

ORAL SUBMISSION TO THE INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE IN RESPECT OF THE GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY BUREAU AND RELATED LEGISLATION AMENDMENT … Keep reading “GCSB Bill – Oral Submission”

Articles

June 16, 2013

 by thomas@nzccl.org.nz · Published June 16, 2013 · Last modified June 23, 2021

Liberty Watch – May 2013

Round-up of civil liberty news from May 2013.

Criminal Justice

Government to look at law on revealing criminal backgrounds

Justice … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – May 2013”

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    Submission: Land Transport (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill

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    Submission: Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill

Articles

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    Guest post: Serious accuracy issues identified in Foodstuffs facial recognition trial

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    Media release: We can’t just turn off the internet for those under 16

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    NZCCL / VUW Law essay prize winner announced!

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    Privacy Commissioner’s Biometric Code fails to protect New Zealanders

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    Chairperson’s Report 2024

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    Submission: Harm to young people online inquiry

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    Guest post: Serious accuracy issues identified in Foodstuffs facial recognition trial

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