Different types of protests Counter-protests Are there special rules when you’re counter-protesting? You should take care not to infringe on the right to freedom of expression of any other protest groups. It’s also a criminal offence to unreasonably disrupt a meeting in…
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Activism Surveillance and monitoring of activists by the state Being watched and monitored by the police and government When is surveillance legal? There are two different types of surveillance: surveillance that doesn’t require any special power to carry out because it is…
Activism Keeping your personal information private: Some practical advice The use of surveillance devices is regulated in New Zealand, however technology and human error can allow your personal information and data to be collected and used by others. Everyone has the right…
Activism Surveillance and monitoring of activists by the state Undercover police and police use of informants Informants or undercover police officers can be used to extract information from relationships of trust. Whether they are an activist who has “turned,” or they have…
Where to go for support Information New Zealand History: Treaty of Waitangi The New Zealand History website is operated by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and provides information about the Treaty of Waitangi and issues surrounding it. Website: www.nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/treaty-of-waitangi Waitangi Tribunal…
Legal Aid and other legal help Legal help when you can’t afford a lawyer What this chapter covers Overview Qualifying for Legal Aid Criminal Legal Aid: if you’ve been charged with a crime Talking to a lawyer for free when you’ve been…
Overview Qualifying for legal aid Legal Aid is available for: family and civil cases (for example, if you’re in the Family Court to get a Parenting Order, or if you have an employment or ACC dispute) – see: “Family/civil Legal Aid: For…
Criminal Legal Aid: if you’ve been charged with a crime Overview New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 24(f) When you’ve been charged with a crime, you have the right under New Zealand’s Bill of Rights to get free legal help if…
Criminal Legal Aid: if you’ve been charged with a crime Criminal cases: other free legal advice Free legal advice when you’ve been arrested: The PDLA scheme New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 23(1)(b) Case: [2017] NZDC 7387 Police Detention Legal Assistance…
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