Media release: we oppose gang patch ban
The Council views the government’s proposals to further undermine the civil liberties of New Zealanders accused of being gang members … Keep reading “Media release: we oppose gang patch ban”
Meeting Dates in 2024
Our monthly committee meeting are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
A typical meeting includes:
- Updates on our major
Nov 7th – Let’s Talk: new govt & new year
Come and join an informal chat about civil liberties over food/drink at the Southern Cross Bar in Wellington. This time’s … Keep reading “Nov 7th – Let’s Talk: new govt & new year”
Submission: Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill
Submission: Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill
Response to Privacy Commission’s 2023 Biometrics Discussion Paper
The Founding and Early History of the New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties
Submission: Corrections Amendment Bill
Submission: Content Regulation review
Aug 15th – Let’s talk: online content review
Submission: Public safety and serious offenders: a review of preventive detention and post-sentence orders
Let’s Talk: Police oversight and the toothless IPCA
Is oversight of the police working in New Zealand? The IPCA (Independent Police Conduct Authority) can investigate complaints but the … Keep reading “Let’s Talk: Police oversight and the toothless IPCA”
Complacency on Open Government a risk to democracy – Helen Clark
Submission:Immigration (Mass Arrivals) Amendment Bill
Submission: Resale Right for Visual Artists Bill
Let’s Talk: facial recognition
How do you feel about the increasing use of facial recognition in public places? Should supermarkets be allowed to use … Keep reading “Let’s Talk: facial recognition”
Submission: Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Bill
Event 13 April – Strengthening Democracy through Open Government
As you will have seen from our work over the last couple of years, NZCCL has put considerable effort into … Keep reading “Event 13 April – Strengthening Democracy through Open Government”