Episode Details
Back to Episodes
NZ Policing Bill Sparks Fears Over Protest Rights
Description
New Zealands Policing Amendment Bill, akin to a controversial law in New South Wales, is under scrutiny for potential infringements on protest rights. The bill aims to bolster police powers for intelligence gathering and establish no-go zones, with hefty fines for non-compliance. Critics argue it could be misused to target political rallies, drawing parallels to the Sydney protests last month. The Law Society is advocating for changes, including clearer triggers for closures and the removal of new fines. Police Minister Mark Mitchell is open to feedback, while the Independent Police Conduct Authority faces challenges in overseeing the bill.
Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/2be34e7b574c5078