The difference between “freedom to” and “freedom from” may seem trivial and academic. To use its technical term, “Positive Freedom” (freedom to) may sound benign, compared to “Negative Freedom” (freedom from). In fact, the difference is critical, and it’s regimes which promulgate “Positive Freedom” which have been more responsible
Claire Breen Alexander Gillespie University of Waikato Dr Claire Breen holds a BCL from the National University of Ireland (University College Cork). She also holds an LLM (International Law) and a PhD from the University of Nottingham. Alexander Gillespie works primarily in international law, with specialties in international environmental; and
NZDSOS Four midwives, NZDSOS and NZTSOS are challenging the order requiring them to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We contend that the order is not legally valid because the Act does not empower it to be made, if interpreted consistently with the right to refuse medical treatment under the Bill of
It seems that Prince Harry really did want a girl just like the girl who married dear old Dad. Contrary to her manufactured aura of saintliness, the late Diana was as calculating and manipulative as Lady MacBeth. For instance, Diana “casually” “let slip” to royal photographer Kent Gavin that Charles
Kris Gledhill Auckland University of Technology Professor Gledhill’s more than 30 years in the law, as both a practitioner and an academic, has spanned many aspects of law but has focused on criminal law and human rights law, particularly international human rights. As a barrister in London he largely
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Justice Minister Kris Faafoi, announcing the government’s intention to abolish the three strikes law, demonstrated the all too common human failing of disrespect for logic. First, he cited two cases where the law was excessive to support the repeal. They don’t. They would
Sensible Shooters Shooters are disgusted with the pantomime of change announced by Minister Poto Williams. Shooters are furious about the Police shell game and the evasiveness of the minister avoiding and not answering questions from the Ombudsman and other MP’s about the independent firearms authority for many months. The
Bruce Logan By the grace of God I’m 83. I still have eyes to drive sans glasses and ears that hear unaided. I retain a nose that smells the despot and the discerning perfume of freedom. I enjoy its taste. I feel pity without collapsing into hypocritical sentimentalism. I
NZTSOS Inc. “Kiwi’s should now be concerned that the New Zealand Bill of Rights can be set aside anytime the Government of the day chooses. How is that possible?” said Mike Shaw Spokesperson for NZTSOS Inc. NZTSOS members were very disappointed to learn today of the outcome of their
What’s the difference between New Zealand and Australia? In New Zealand, the Stasi come to your door, and they ask before giving you a going-over with the digital rubber-hose. You think I’m joking? Australia and New Zealand have both slipped into police states without realising it. While our
righttolife.org.uk As New Zealand’s euthanasia legislation comes into effect, anti-euthanasia campaigners have launched an initiative to begin the path towards repealing the legislation and protecting the vulnerable. After becoming the first country in the world to introduce assisted suicide and euthanasia by popular vote in a binding
Simon Black sovereignman.com Simon Black, as James Hickman is more commonly known, is the Founder of Sovereign Man. He is an international investor, entrepreneur, and a free man. His daily e-letter, Notes from the Field, draws on his life, business and travel experiences to help readers gain more freedom,
Darroch Ball Leader/Spokesperson Sensible Sentencing Trust “The move by the government to repeal the Three Strikes law is based purely on a left-wing, soft-on-crime, political ideology that puts criminals ahead of victims,” says Darroch Ball, leader of Sensible Sentencing Trust. “Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi stated that Three Strikes
Nicole McKee ACT Justice spokesperson Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has given the middle finger to victims of serious and violent offending by not even bothering to consult them about repealing Three Strikes. In Parliament, I questioned Faafoi about what consultation he did before deciding to get rid of Three Strikes.
