By ignoring a Supreme Court ruling on prisoner voting rights, the NZ government is undermining one of the few constitutional protections against executive over-reach.
- Associate Professor in Political Theory, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
After the abuse-in-care apology, the serious business of redress begins. But survivors say government action to date has been inadequate, and they want greater involvement.
The 16-volume royal commission report, to be made public tomorrow, will show beyond doubt how state policies and institutions have been guilty of enabling abuse. Change has to begin immediately.
Contact Stephen for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Article Feed
- Joined
