I want to be very clear with New Zealanders, the National Party will reverse any attempts Jacinda Ardern’s Government makes to criminalise speech beyond the threshold of ‘inciting violence,’ Leader of the Opposition Judith Collins says. “This is an opportunistic grab at one of our most fundamental rights and
Jordan Williams Free Speech Union Further to my article Friday about the comprehensive win we achieved this week in the High Court, the full judgement (reasons) came through Friday night and is available to read here. Given the current cancel culture and suppression of opposing opinions, the Judge’s comments
It’s hardly surprising that Muslims see the proposed new hate speech laws as a blanket protection from future verbal abuse. The proposed law will be very useful for warding off critics of Islam as well as those who insult them because, under the proposed new hate speech law, they
David Seymour ACT Leader The Justice Minister has today shown how out of his depth he is on Newshub Nation as he was unable to provide any clarity around his proposed hate speech laws. When interpreting the law, courts often look to speeches from the Minister responsible to see what
Free Speech Union The Free Speech Union is reacting with concern to the Government’s plan to make speech criminal and says the proposals will go no way towards making New Zealand a safer and more tolerant society. The law would change so that a person who intentionally incites, stirs
What nonsense. No hate speech law would have prevented the massacre in Christchurch. The only thing that could have prevented it would have been the police doing their job properly and denying him a firearms licence. Kris Faafoi’s Labour government have chosen to go after innocent law-abiding firearms
David Seymour ACT Leader What Hate Speech Laws Will Mean for New Zealand The proposed hate speech laws are a win for cancel culture and will create an even more divided country. Tougher hate speech laws will take away a basic right, shut down debate, and make people afraid to
David Seymour ACT Leader The Government’s proposed hate speech laws are a huge win for cancel culture and will create an even more divided society. What sort of government promotes social cohesion by having the state go around punishing people for unpopular views? This is a solution looking for
Lindsay Mitchell lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Lindsay Mitchell has been researching and commenting on welfare since 2001. Many of her articles have been published in mainstream media and she has appeared on radio,tv and before select committees discussing issues relating to welfare. Lindsay is also an artist who works under
Dave Witherow Information Satire Dave Witherow, who was a long time columnist with the Otago Daily Times, emigrated to New Zealand from Northern Ireland in 1971. He’s an author, script writer, and worked as a scientist for Fish and Game. Diversity, as all right-thinking people are now agreed,
Hobson’s Pledge Trust A member of a Bay of Plenty group awarded customary rights and title to parts of the coastal area around Opotiki is questioning what right the Landowners Coalition of Whangarei has appealing the High Court decision that went in favour of the tribal group. Karen Mokomoko
Dr David Cumin Spokesperson Free Speech Union Further to Jordan’s article yesterday, I am writing to ask you to support us in forcing Auckland Council to respect the rights of free speech – and stop banning groups they disagree with from using public facilities. This time, it’s not some
Jordan Williams Free Speech Union Last week Faafoi told Parliament’s justice select committee that Labour’s proposals to strengthen hate speech laws will not criminalise opinions or the “stupid” things people say unless they stir up hatred towards a particular group. According to Stuff: Bridges asked if the Government
In New Zealand, we already have adequate legal protection from speech that incites violence or murder. It is already illegal to incite others to kill or physically harm an individual or group. It is already illegal for a person to threaten to kill or harm another person. This is one
Joint Media Release: Speak up for Women & Free Speech Union Today, representatives from Speak Up For Women filed proceedings against the Auckland and Palmerston North Councils, following the cancellation of room bookings for public events that were to go ahead later this week. Nicolette Levy QC will be acting
Morgan Marietta University of Massachusetts Lowell Morgan Marietta studies the political consequences of belief. He is the author of four books, The Politics of Sacred Rhetoric: Absolutist Appeals and Political Influence, A Citizen’s Guide to American Ideology, A Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution and the Supreme Court, and
