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Locke calls for current Terrorism Bill to be halted, reviewed

Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke is calling for the Government to withdraw the Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, in the light of the forthcoming Law Commission review of the 2002 Terrorism Suppression

PM’s remarks potentially prejudicial, Locke says

Helen Clark's statement that those arrested in the terrorism raids had 'at the very least illicitly used firearms, constructed molotov cocktails and trained themselves in how to use napalm' may be prejudicial, Greens' MP Keith Locke says.

The real danger may be closer to home – within the Beehive

Green Party MP Keith Locke suggests that the authorities should be looking much closer to home for the real dangers from political violence.

Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill – 2nd Reading

This is an important debate, with the Police for the first time considering charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act against several New Zealanders. This has 'brought the debate home'.

Greens warn that innocent people will be barred from NZ

The use of a United States database for New Zealand's Advance Passenger Processing system raises serious concerns, the Green Party says.

Greens appeal to police to show more respect

The Green Party is shocked by stories of police heavy handedness when executing search warrants under the Terrorism Suppression Act.

General Debate – peaceful political action

I wish to address the issues raised by the police arrest of 17 people on arms charges and possibly further charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act. I wish first to say that the Green Party is t

Greens urge caution on use of Terrorism Act

The Green Party is totally opposed to the use of violence and weapons, but is worried that reference to the Terrorism Suppression Act in the current situation is having a chilling effect on those involved in protest action.

Don’t forget democracy for Tonga at Pacific Island Forum

Green Party MP Keith Locke believes democracy should feature on the Pacific Island Forum agenda, and should include the situation in the host country, Tonga.