POWERS OF POLICE
Civil Liberties Discussion Prompted by the recent Jesson case in Christchurch, the Canterbury Council for Civil Liberties met last evening to discuss the powers of the police—but the meeting was not open to the newspapers. The council considers that the police powers of search and arrest are haphazard and ill-defined, and that there is a need for certain improvements in legislation on these matters. The powers of “special branch” units, highlighted by the much-discussed Godfrey case in Auckland, were also set down for discussion last evening. The council aims at gathering positive suggestions for improving safeguards for the individual against “excessive police powers.” An increasing number of exceptions to the rule that a warrant is required for arrest and search have been introduced into New Zealand legislation, it points out.
A press statement from the council on last evening’s discussion is expected next week.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31107, 9 July 1966, Page 14
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