Tag: Human Rights
Inquiry into Crown Law needed over Zaoui debacle
The Greens are calling for an inquiry into the Crown Law Office in the wake of its failure to win any of the five legal proceedings against Ahmed Zaoui.
Locke defends Supreme Court decision against National, NZ First attacks
Green MP Keith Locke says it is shameful that National and New Zealand First politicians are attacking the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Ahmed Zaoui.
Government case against Zaoui collapses
Green MP Keith Locke is ecstatic about the Supreme Court decision to grant Ahmed Zaoui bail.
PM shouldn’t sign away our right to criticise human rights abusers
The Greens are warning the Prime Minister against signing a non-interference pact with ASEAN, because it would inhibit New Zealand's ability to stand up publicly to human rights violators.
A great day for justice
Green MP Keith Locke has hailed the Supreme Court decision to consider Ahmed Zaoui's application for bail as a
Yates can’t hide fact that Identity Bill is bad for NZ
Green MP Keith Locke says the Identity (Citizenship and Travel Document) Bill, as reported back from the Government Administration Committee, will discourage skilled migrants from coming here and undermine our civil liberties.
SIS allegations too serious to ignore, says Locke
Green MP Keith Locke is calling for an inquiry into the Security Intelligence Service following claims from former agents that it has been spying on Maori organisations, including the Maori Party.