Recognition of Palestinian statehood was previously held out as an incentive to completing peace negotiations. But that’s changed now, and New Zealand should consider changing its position too.
- Associate Professor in Law, University of Canterbury
Not only can a republic be a member of the Commonwealth, even countries that were never part of the former British Empire are now eligible.
Sam Uffindell experienced a form of forgiveness after assaulting a younger schoolboy 22 years ago. But this should be the norm under NZ’s child justice system, which is overdue for reform.
It’s tempting to see the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd as an American phenomenon. But that is to ignore past and present injustice much closer to home.
Theresa May says they have. But let’s take a closer look.
The figures don’t really add up.
Theresa May has been the longest-serving home secretary since the 19th century, but her tenure is distinctive for other reasons, too.
The cost of justice puts victims at a disadvantage.
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