Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 5, 2024 8:43:21 GMT 12
Ross Muir: ‘TIKANGA’ (CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS) IN THE COURTS
If Tikanga is to be introduced into our Court systems, as appears to be the case, then a matter must be considered: to what extent and what parts of tikanga are to be included and what rejected?
The choice cannot be based on Human Rights, since even now the maori activists that desire this change state definitely that democracy is a concept that cannot be recognised or adhered to by maori custom or ritenga.
The Westminster system is an anathema to the maori way (I have been personally involved twice in actual maori Court cases). If a rangatira or tangata nui (important person) gives oral evidence, it cannot be questioned or cross-examined, since that would be disrespectful, so they can say the most outrageous things and get away with it.....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2024/03/ross-muir-tikanga-customs-traditions-in.html
If Tikanga is to be introduced into our Court systems, as appears to be the case, then a matter must be considered: to what extent and what parts of tikanga are to be included and what rejected?
The choice cannot be based on Human Rights, since even now the maori activists that desire this change state definitely that democracy is a concept that cannot be recognised or adhered to by maori custom or ritenga.
The Westminster system is an anathema to the maori way (I have been personally involved twice in actual maori Court cases). If a rangatira or tangata nui (important person) gives oral evidence, it cannot be questioned or cross-examined, since that would be disrespectful, so they can say the most outrageous things and get away with it.....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2024/03/ross-muir-tikanga-customs-traditions-in.html