06 Mar 2012 | Speech | David Clendon MP

I would like to just begin by reflecting on a couple of comments from the Government speakers, who have referred to the timing of this debate. The fact is, yes, we understand that on 17 April the police lose the powers they currently have under the Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Act. Apparently, if that happens, anarchy will run loose in the world and it will be a tragic thing. More
29 Feb 2012 | Speech | David Clendon MP

Tēnā koe, Mr Assistant Speaker Robertson. Tēnā koutou. I am pleased to take the opportunity for the first time to speak to the Search and Surveillance Bill. The Green Party's view on this proposed legislation was formerly represented by our now More
29 Feb 2012 | Oral Question | Jan Logie MP
11. JAN LOGIE (Green) to the Minister of Corrections: Does she agree with the finding of the Chief Ombudsman that "transgender prisoners are particularly vulnerable to abuse and/or sexual assault"? More
29 Feb 2012 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP
As the Green Party spokesperson on justice, I am pleased to rise and, following my distinguished colleague David Clendon, take our second call on the Corrections Amendment Bill. More
27 Feb 2012 | Speech | David Clendon MP

All the evidence and the research tell us that most New Zealanders understand very well that that is not the route to a safer community. New Zealanders are much less interested in punishment for its own sake. More
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