University of Auckland legal scholar Jayden Houghton proposes a new law addressing cultural misappropriation in New Zealand.
A new law proposal by University of Auckland legal scholar Jayden Houghton aims to address cultural misappropriation in New Zealand. The proposed tort of misappropriation of culture would enable legal recourse for those affected, preventing further harm and upholding the value and importance of Indigenous culture. The law would require plaintiffs to prove four elements and offer defences and remedies.
June 25, 2024
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