Monday, 28 June 2021, 2:56 pm
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the Ministry of
Justice’s public consultation on the laws governing hate
speech.
The Commission encourages all New Zealanders
to participate in the consultation and have their say on the
balance between the right to freedom of speech and the right
to be safe and free from discrimination.
In making the
announcement, the Ministry on Friday published
Proposals
against incitement of hatred and discrimination
which proposes reforms designed to increase
protection against incitement to hatred and hostility, and
provide clarity over what the law prohibits.
The
Ministry is seeking public feedback from the public on the