Ban on Gang Insignia
The Wanganui District Council’s Prohibition of Gang Insignia Act 2009 and the subsequent WDC bylaw breaches basic liberties.
Even if … Keep reading “Ban on Gang Insignia”
The Wanganui District Council’s Prohibition of Gang Insignia Act 2009 and the subsequent WDC bylaw breaches basic liberties.
Even if … Keep reading “Ban on Gang Insignia”
Please join us to hear Keith Locke speak on “The Future for Civil Liberties in New Zealand” at the NZCCL … Keep reading “AGM with Keith Locke”
20 July 2009 | Source: AAP
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Fertility clinics are turning down sperm donations from gay men because of … Keep reading “Gay sperm donors turned away”
SECTION 14: Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Police in Christchurch want a bylaw to ban gang colours in Christchurch and mayor … Keep reading “Gang Colours in Christchurch”
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NZ HERALD 5:00AM Tuesday May 08, 2007
Criminal Justice Reform Bill
NZ HERALD 5:00AM Thursday Jun 14, 2007
The Government’s main response to the Ombudsman’s damning report on the transport of … Keep reading “Civil rights threat may shackle Government”
THE DOMINION POST: 26/09/2007
Wellington civil liberties lawyer Tony Ellis said he did not believe Ms Simpson had solid grounds … Keep reading “Cleavage complaint likely to fail”
THE DOMINION POST: 12/11/2007
An online identity verification system recently proposed by the Government could be manipulated against the public, … Keep reading “Civil Liberties fears online ID system”
NZ HERALD 5:00AM Saturday Feb 16, 2008
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NZPA: Thursday, 28 August 2008
The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties has slammed the “rubber stamping” process for approving … Keep reading “Civil liberties council slams Taser decision”
NZLawyer, issue 98, 3 October 2008
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A leaked Law Commission paper has questioned whether a new measure to allow … Keep reading “Law advisers question domestic violence move”
The United Nations Committee Against Torture says it is “deeply concerned” about New … Keep reading “UN expresses concern about Tasers in NZ”
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