Human Rights Law

All of the members of Wairarapa Law are experienced in the field of Human Rights Law. We believe that all individuals accused of crimes are entitled to professional and competent representation.

It may be that you have been unlawfully searched, had possessions confiscated or been surveilled.  We can help right the wrongs and hold those perpetrators to account.

We can also help you find out what information others have on you, help keep your information private or in the case of expression make sure your speech is indeed keep true to the ideal of “free speech.”


News

The Need for a Written Constitution

Towards the tail-end of our recent campaign for the general election, Government Minister Paula Bennett declared that some people should have less human rights. At around the same time, Prime Minister Bill English picked up on this and said, commented that “it...

TATTOOS AND PUBS – SOME PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS

A Christchurch man was refused entry to a bar because of his facial tattoos. He was not wearing gang patches, nor was he intoxicated. Can bars refuse anyone on the basis of tattoos? What about tā moko, the permanent body and face marking by Māori? Technically, the...

7 Sharp and the Tyranny of the Majority

Last night (5 May 2016) TV One on its 7 Sharp programme aired the sad story of New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd. Mr Judd was like a number of politicians and knew nothing about Maori history and how Maori were systemically robbed of their land and effectively became...

If police carried body cameras, justice would be the winner

It’s time to bring in the routine use of body cameras by the police. The dispute over the Frankton shooting of Nick Marshall shows why. Police say Marshall pointed a long-barrelled gun at them and refused to put it down when repeatedly challenged. But...