Liberty Watch Yearly Review 2011
The past year has seen continuing challenges to the values of privacy, not just from the state, but employers, teachers, … Keep reading “Liberty Watch Yearly Review 2011”
Liberty Watch – October 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for October 2011.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police ‘Smart on Crime’, not “Tough on Crime”
“Claims that … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – October 2011”
NZCCL Public Lecture and AGM – 6pm, Nov 3rd
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties will be holding its AGM followed by a public lecture.
Public Lecture
… Keep reading “NZCCL Public Lecture and AGM – 6pm, Nov 3rd”National Security vs Personal Privacy
Cynthia Laberge was the 2008-2009 InternetNZ Senior Research Fellow in Cyberlaw at Victoria University of Wellington.
The Introduction to her … Keep reading “National Security vs Personal Privacy”
Why are we encouraging the police to break the law?
As the agency responsible for upholding the law it is obvious that the police have a duty to operate within … Keep reading “Why are we encouraging the police to break the law?”
Liberty Watch – September 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for September 2011.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Reporting Child Abuse
A package to make it … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – September 2011”
Can you photograph or video the police in New Zealand?
Tech Liberty confirms that it is legal in New Zealand to photograph or video the police at work.
… Keep reading “Can you photograph or video the police in New Zealand?”We wrote
Submission: Video Camera Surveillance Bill
1.0 Introduction
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties (NZCCL) presents our submission in relation to this Bill, and I … Keep reading “Submission: Video Camera Surveillance Bill”
Wellington protest opposing surveillance law patch-up
The group opposing the Search & Surveillance Bill have called for a public protest against the government's plans to retrospectively … Keep reading “Wellington protest opposing surveillance law patch-up”
To Train Up a Child
Generally the NZCCL does not advocate censorship. Where possible, we believe, people should be free to make up their … Keep reading “To Train Up a Child”
Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill
Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill
It seems strange that in this society that values so much the rule of … Keep reading “Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill”
Liberty Watch – August 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for August 2011.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Government Accused of Choking the Voice of Young
… Keep reading “Liberty Watch – August 2011”Police censor political website
… Keep reading “Police censor political website”As discussed on the telephone a short time ago, this is a request from the New Zealand Police to close
Liberty Watch – July 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for July 2011.
ADOPTION
56-year-old adoption laws queried
An adoption advocacy group has filed a … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – July 2011”
Defining a charity
When the government in its efficiency drive gets around to reorganising the Charities Commission, we hope that it will adopt … Keep reading “Defining a charity”
Liberty Watch – June 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for June 2011.
AGE DISCRIMINATION
Jury exemption at 65 'could be ageism'
The Human Rights … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – June 2011”
Submission on Credit Reporting Privacy Code Amendment No 5
This submission, from the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties (NZCCL), concerns the addition of further powers to credit rating … Keep reading “Submission on Credit Reporting Privacy Code Amendment No 5”
Liberty Watch – May 2011
Round-up of civil liberty news for May 2011.
AGE DISCRIMINATION
Unlawful student loan changes in Budget?
Changes proposed to the … Keep reading “Liberty Watch – May 2011”
Submission: Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Bill
Oral submission to the Law and Order Select Committee in respect of the Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Amendment Bill.
From … Keep reading “Submission: Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Bill”
Obituary: George Barton
George Barton recently died in Wellington. He was a long time member and supporter of the Council over many years.… Keep reading “Obituary: George Barton”