Human Rights Act
Little plans fast-track review of hate speech laws
30 Mar 2019
Justice Minister Andew Little says he's fast-tracking a law review which could see hate crimes made a new legal offence.
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
18 Feb 2018
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a… Audio
Human Rights Tribunal rules Fairfax cartoons 'not unlawful'
12 May 2017
The cartoons, about school breakfasts, were unlikely to "cause hostility against or bring into contempt" Māori and Pacific peoples, the tribunal found.
Hate speech vs Freedom of speech
10 Apr 2017
Incidents like the attack in Huntly on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan and the case of Wellington College boys inciting rape on social media are prompting debate around the rights to freedom of speech. The… Audio