Strengthening the Bill of Rights Act
Blogger No Right Turn has two useful articles about strengthening the Bill of Rights Act.
The first comments on Green … Keep reading “Strengthening the Bill of Rights Act”
Official Information Act Performance
The Official Information Act is an important facet of New Zealand's democracy. By making all government information available on request, unless … Keep reading “Official Information Act Performance”
A Brief Report – Celebrating 20 Years of the Bill of Rights
A brief account of the public lectures from Sir Kenneth Keith and Rayhan Langdana on the occasion of the 20th … Keep reading “A Brief Report – Celebrating 20 Years of the Bill of Rights”
Celebrating 20 years of the Bill of Rights Act
The 20th anniversary of New Zealand’s Bill of Rights is being celebrated at Victoria University’s Centre for Public Law on … Keep reading “Celebrating 20 years of the Bill of Rights Act”
It’s back – the Search & Surveillance Bill returns
Guest editorial by Val Morse
An interim report on the Search and Surveillance Bill was issued by the Justice and … Keep reading “It’s back – the Search & Surveillance Bill returns”
Making a submission to a Select Committee
What's involved with making a submission to a Select Committee?
Thomas Beagle accompanied Kevin McCormack to support him in making … Keep reading “Making a submission to a Select Committee”
NZCCL Oral Submission on Electoral Disqualification
Oral submission to the Law and Order Select Committee in respect of the Electoral (Disqualification of Convicted Prisoners) Amendment Bill… Keep reading “NZCCL Oral Submission on Electoral Disqualification”
Is the Internet a human right?
A report on a talk from Jonathan Penney, Cyberlaw Fellow at Victoria University, about the connection between internet access and … Keep reading “Is the Internet a human right?”
DomPost misinterprets school search guidelines
The article from the DomPost (also in Stuff) starts with:
… Keep reading “DomPost misinterprets school search guidelines”Schools have been told they can now search pupils
New edition of classic NZ Civil Rights Handbook released
The latest edition of Tim McBride's classic New Zealand Civil Rights Handbook has just been released.
… Keep reading “New edition of classic NZ Civil Rights Handbook released”One of the cornerstones
WCC backs down on city-wide liquor ban
The Wellington City Council has dropped plans to impose a city-wide liquor ban after strong public opposition. The current ban on … Keep reading “WCC backs down on city-wide liquor ban”
NZCCL on Electoral Disqualification
New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties submission about the Electoral (Disqualification of Convicted Prisoners) Amendment Bill. Current law says that prisoners … Keep reading “NZCCL on Electoral Disqualification”
Tony Ellis on Electoral Disqualification Bill
Tony Ellis, Barrister, has made a submission about the Electoral (Disqualification of Convicted Prisoners) Amendment Bill. Currently prisoners sentenced to longer … Keep reading “Tony Ellis on Electoral Disqualification Bill”
Tech Liberty on Copyright/Filesharing
Tech Liberty has made a submission on the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill.
This is the replacement for the … Keep reading “Tech Liberty on Copyright/Filesharing”
How technology changes privacy online
How much do you publish about yourself online? What can people find out about you by looking at your photos?… Keep reading “How technology changes privacy online”
ACTA: Bad for Civil Liberties
Tech Liberty has written an article about the ACTA treaty's implications for civil liberties in New Zealand.
It lists five … Keep reading “ACTA: Bad for Civil Liberties”
Free Speech for Corporations in US
The US Supreme Court declared on 21 January 2010 in a landmark decision that corporations have all the rights of … Keep reading “Free Speech for Corporations in US”
Search & Surveillance Bill to be Redrafted
The Government has announced that the over-reaching Search and Surveillance Bill is being redrafted.
This is at least a partial … Keep reading “Search & Surveillance Bill to be Redrafted”
Proposal to amend Wellington City Council Liquor Control Bylaw – oral
Following on from the written submission, the New Zealand Council of Civil Liberties made an oral submission to the Wellington … Keep reading “Proposal to amend Wellington City Council Liquor Control Bylaw – oral”
Sunday TV program article about the Search & Surveillance Bill
The Sunday program does a Big Brother episode about government spying and the Search and Surveillance Bill.
… Keep reading “Sunday TV program article about the Search & Surveillance Bill”Is it protection