Maori Party grasps racist law recall idea with both hands
Is anyone surprised?
The Maori Party has thrown its support behind calls for legislation which discriminates against Maori to be changed.
The 1962 Maori Community Development Act deems it an offence to provide alcohol at a gathering of Maori people, and also gives Maori wardens the power to kick Maori out of bars or confiscate their car keys, Radio New Zealand reports.
A lawyer in Wellington, told RNZ he was concerned about the provisions and said they were racist and outdated.
Maori Party co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell agreed with the sentiment and said that it pays to acknowledge how long ago the legislation was written, but it is in need of review. Read more »
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