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flag Civil rights groups urge New Zealand to revise vague "move-on" laws to protect protest rights amid fears of suppressing Palestine solidarity demonstrations.

flag Civil rights groups, including PSNA, are urging Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to revise proposed "move-on" laws to protect free speech and protest rights, citing concerns that vague language could enable police to restrict demonstrations, particularly Palestine solidarity protests. flag This follows conflicting statements from Christchurch Councillor Aaron Keown, who claimed police wanted such powers, contradicting assurances from senior police that the laws wouldn’t suppress protests. flag Critics warn the legislation could erode democratic freedoms and align with global trends of restricting public assembly, urging clear safeguards to uphold New Zealand’s human rights commitments.

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