Peace, Order, and Demonstrations

Palmer KC, Sir Geoffrey

doi:10.2139/ssrn.4123219

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Peace, Order, and Demonstrations

Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper No. 39/2022

4 Pages Posted: 31 May 2022 Last revised: 15 Jun 2022

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Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC

Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka - Faculty of Law; University of Iowa - College of Law

Date Written: February 22, 2022

Abstract

A journalistic piece originally published by Stuff on 22 February 2022. In the wake of the anti-mandate protests and occupation of New Zealand’s Parliament in early 2022, the article provides a guide to the key legal issues. It outlines the relevant legislative provisions governing the police response, explaining the importance of operational independence and the rule of law. It also touches on how the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 has been misunderstood throughout Covid-19 debates.

Keywords: Parliament, New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, Covid-19, mandates, protest

JEL Classification: K00

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Palmer KC, Sir Geoffrey, Peace, Order, and Demonstrations (February 22, 2022). Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper No. 39/2022, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4123219 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4123219