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Interview with Bill Hodge (1985) on the New Zealand Bill of Rights and a news report about Graeme Lee and Jim McLay opposing the Homosexual Law Reform Bill (1985)
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Disclaimer | This summary gives general themes as to the content of this recording. It is not a verbatim transcript. Always refer back to the original audio. This is a working document and any amendments/corrections are welcome. |
| Interview with Bill Hodge (ca 1985) by Jessica Weddell on the New Zealand Bill of Rights |
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01:50 | Private property. |
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05:00 | Legalese language of the Bill why does it have to be worded the way it is. |
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06:55 | Absolute/justifiable limitations. |
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09:25 | Part 3, clause 7 freedom of expression National Workers Party example. |
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11:15 | Part 3, clause 10 right of association compulsory unionism. |
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13:45 | Part 5, clause 14 right to life. |
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15:45 | Part 6, clause 28 entrenchment of the Bill. |
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17:30 | Why do we need a Bill of Rights? Hodge - This government has never had an institution looking over its shoulder |
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18:30 | Hodge bad statutes in New Zealand law. |
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19:30 | Hodge Bill of Rights there to protect the minorities. |
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19:50 | What about random stopping of drivers. |
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21:00 | Difference between Bill of Rights and a Constitution. |
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22:55 | Hodge Liberty and Justice rest in the hearts of the people |
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23:00 | The Bill is the beginning of a discussion. |
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24:50 | The Bill would also control how government individuals implement past legislation. |
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26:25 | Newsreader - Time Signals, then 2pm News read by Peter Dallas.. |
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28:00 | Newsreader - National MP, Graeme Lee has told a Hamilton meeting that party leader Jim McLay is opposed to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill |
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