New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (1990 No 109).
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Type of law
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Abstract
The purpose of the present Act is to affirm, protect, and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand. The Civil and Political rights affirmed in the Act are listed under Part 2 and are related to life and security of the person, Democratic and Civil rights, Non-discrimination and minority rights, Liberty of the person and Rights related to search, arrest, and detention.
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Long title of text
An Act - (a) to affirm, protect, and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand; and (b) to affirm New Zealand’s commitment to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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Amendments up to include New Zealand Bill of Rights (Declarations of Inconsistency) Amendment Act 2022 (2022 No 45).
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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