On 15 and 16 March 2010, the government's performance in implementing the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was … Keep reading “UN examines NZ government’s performance on civil and political rights”
On 21 October 2009 the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act came into force. This law enables the government to confiscate property and … Keep reading “Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2006”
Hugh Price, who died on 28 December 2009, is best known and recognised for his contributions to writing, publishing and … Keep reading “Tribute to Hugh Price”
A group of people opposed to ACTA held an alternative open conference called PublicACTA in Wellington on April 10th, 2010. … Keep reading “ACTA – Sign the Wellington Declaration”
The law on searches and surveillance is inconsistent. Over the years all kinds of agencies have acquired various powers to … Keep reading “Campaign to Stop the Search and Surveillance Bill”
Tech Liberty an organisation that whose goal is to defend civil liberties in the digital age has generated quite a … Keep reading “Tech Liberty – a new defender of civil liberties in NZ”
NZCCL raises its concerns with the Ministry of Justice’s Legal Aid Review.
The Search and Surveillance Bill has very few measures to protect people’s civil liberties and human rights.
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
New Zealanders with criminal records could be prevented from travelling across the Tasman after … Keep reading “Aussie govt wants NZ criminal records”
THE AGE: Wellington July 7 2002
New Zealand Muslims are furious that NZ intelligence agencies may have tipped off United … Keep reading “NZ anger over seizure of Saddam’s stepson”
Wyvern, University of Essex, November 2004
A Masters student from the Department of Law has successfully argued that a convicted … Keep reading “Law student wins civil liberties case”
RADIO NEW ZEALAND 10:36AM Saturday January 21, 2006
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”
BANGLADESH NEWS NET: Monday 5th March, 2007 (IANS)
The minister in charge of New Zealand prisons has ordered an inquiry … Keep reading “New Zealand government orders probe into prisoner’s baby”
ONE NEWS: 6:20PM Wednesday April 11, 2007
ONE News has discovered police are looking at the radical new way of … Keep reading “Skin tests proposed for drinking drivers”
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”
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