Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 28, 2024 4:17:39 GMT 12
GOVT MOVES TO REPLACE OR REPEAL TREATY PRINCIPLES CLAUSES FROM LAWS
The Government's plan to repeal or replace all references to the Treaty principles in legislation is now underway.
Documents released to 1News show dozens of laws will be up for review, including at least 40 acts with Treaty principles clauses. It is unclear if a further 22 pieces of legislation, which refer specifically to the Treaty of Waitangi, could also change.
Law lecturer Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown said the process would be a massive undertaking.
"A worry that a number of people have is that this proposed review of Treaty provisions is happening in the wider context of a government which is showing a willingness to ignore Te Tiriti," he said.....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/27/govt-moves-to-replace-or-repeal-treaty-principles-clauses-from-laws/
The Government's plan to repeal or replace all references to the Treaty principles in legislation is now underway.
Documents released to 1News show dozens of laws will be up for review, including at least 40 acts with Treaty principles clauses. It is unclear if a further 22 pieces of legislation, which refer specifically to the Treaty of Waitangi, could also change.
Law lecturer Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown said the process would be a massive undertaking.
"A worry that a number of people have is that this proposed review of Treaty provisions is happening in the wider context of a government which is showing a willingness to ignore Te Tiriti," he said.....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/27/govt-moves-to-replace-or-repeal-treaty-principles-clauses-from-laws/