Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 20, 2020 3:24:22 GMT 12
SUPREME COURT HEARS WHY APPEAL OF DECEASED SEX OFFENDER PETER ELLIS SHOULD GO AHEAD
Counsel for Peter Ellis, Natalie Coates, told the Supreme Court, that the tikanga of mana - which was described as meaning reputation, standing, power, and influence; and applies to both an individual and a collective, should be reason for the appeal to be heard.
"In accordance with tikanga, everyone - Māori and Pākehā - including Mr Ellis and his whānau, have mana.
She also cited the inclusion of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation, and the recognition of mana and other tikanga Māori in the likes of the Oranga Tamariki Act as evidence of the fact tikanga Māori is already a part of common law.....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/supreme-court-hears-why-appeal-deceased-sex-offender-peter-ellis-should-go-ahead
Counsel for Peter Ellis, Natalie Coates, told the Supreme Court, that the tikanga of mana - which was described as meaning reputation, standing, power, and influence; and applies to both an individual and a collective, should be reason for the appeal to be heard.
"In accordance with tikanga, everyone - Māori and Pākehā - including Mr Ellis and his whānau, have mana.
She also cited the inclusion of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation, and the recognition of mana and other tikanga Māori in the likes of the Oranga Tamariki Act as evidence of the fact tikanga Māori is already a part of common law.....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/supreme-court-hears-why-appeal-deceased-sex-offender-peter-ellis-should-go-ahead