The New Zealand Parliament is currently considering a bill which could criminalise public protests that take place too close to people’s homes or private residences; but Professor Kris Gledhill of Auckland University of Technology argues that not only is the proposed legislation unnecessary given the laws already in place, but will be difficult for police to enforce, and unlikely to be upheld by the courts.
Should we be allowed to protest near someone’s home or private residence? It’s inconvenient and perhaps intrusive. But people have a fundamental right to protest. How do we find a balance?
The New Zealand Parliament’s Justice Select Committee is currently grappling with this as it hears submissions on the Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill.
There’s little doubt some forms of protest cross a line. Internet trolls have their real-world equivalents. And there are many examples of toxic behaviour, particularly affecting people in public life, disproportionately women and those from minority communities.
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