Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 19, 2022 19:03:09 GMT 12
LAW BLUNT BUT SPEAKER'S TRESPASS NOTICE TO PARLIAMENT PROTESTERS LIKELY 'REASONABLE' - LAW PROFESSOR
The major iwi in Wellington, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Toa, have also said they don't support the protest.
While iwi were recognised as having cultural connections to Parliament grounds, the Speaker was the legal occupier, Geddis said.
"Within the legal system generally tikanga is now recognised as being a force of law in the same way as the courts recognise the old Common Law of England as being part of our law.
"The courts have increasingly started to say tikanga is now a part of the laws of New Zealand and should be applied where relevant."......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-omicron-convoy-law-blunt-but-speakers-trespass-notice-to-parliament-protesters-likely-reasonable-law-professor/AJ7JS3YTQVNH33SRIIKWKEOHP4/
The major iwi in Wellington, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Toa, have also said they don't support the protest.
While iwi were recognised as having cultural connections to Parliament grounds, the Speaker was the legal occupier, Geddis said.
"Within the legal system generally tikanga is now recognised as being a force of law in the same way as the courts recognise the old Common Law of England as being part of our law.
"The courts have increasingly started to say tikanga is now a part of the laws of New Zealand and should be applied where relevant."......
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-omicron-convoy-law-blunt-but-speakers-trespass-notice-to-parliament-protesters-likely-reasonable-law-professor/AJ7JS3YTQVNH33SRIIKWKEOHP4/