Britain is jailing environmentalists and anti-genocide protesters – NZ must not follow
Britain is locking up climate and Palestine-solidarity protesters. Now New Zealand is rushing through new Police powers with barely a murmur.
Policing Amendment Bill
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN – Police shouldn’t gain mass surveillance powers over Maori youth (again)
New police powers targeting protests and underage interviews are raising fears Māori youth and activists will again face disproportionate surveillance.
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Policing Bill Sparks Fears Over Protest Crackdown
The Government’s new policing laws are triggering fears of expanded surveillance powers and the criminalisation of political protest.
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Policing Amendment Bill Sparks Surveillance Fears
Police say the new powers are about safety. Critics say they open the door to surveillance abuse with fewer protections for Māori youth and the homeless.
