“It’s a long-term death charge put in the middle of the Parliament.” Sir Geoffrey Palmer doesn’t mince words. In this episode of Coherent, the former Prime Minister and leading constitutional lawyer explains why the Regulatory Standards Bill is unworkable, undemocratic, and dangerously naive.If passed, he warns, it would paralyse Parliament, sideline the courts, and hand sweeping power to a single Minister.A must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of law, regulation, and democracy in New Zealand.
Fabulous discussion thankyou Melanie. Another very important interview. Sir Geoffrey is our longest serving constitutional law expert. We trust and understand him. He does not exaggerate, or denigrate. It is clear again our democracy is at risk from the RSB. What will D Seymour slander him as tomorrow? I am shamed by that thought. I wish that your collection of the RSB interviews with our esteemed thinkers and leaders could be mainstreamed somehow. They collect our thoughts, and give collective direction. They raise hope.
Clearly demonstrates why the RSB bill is a power grab that threatens democracy in NZ.
This should be a compulsory listen for all New Zealanders and on all mainstream media outlets, but it isn't???
Setting up an unelected body to oversee all democratically appointed government bodies and laws is an affront to NZ. Hope NZ first and the National party grow a pair and get rid of it no matter the coalition consequences.
Fabulous discussion thankyou Melanie. Another very important interview. Sir Geoffrey is our longest serving constitutional law expert. We trust and understand him. He does not exaggerate, or denigrate. It is clear again our democracy is at risk from the RSB. What will D Seymour slander him as tomorrow? I am shamed by that thought. I wish that your collection of the RSB interviews with our esteemed thinkers and leaders could be mainstreamed somehow. They collect our thoughts, and give collective direction. They raise hope.
Ngā mihi
Linda
Very, very important Melanie - thank you so much! And of course Sir Geoffrey!
Clearly demonstrates why the RSB bill is a power grab that threatens democracy in NZ.
This should be a compulsory listen for all New Zealanders and on all mainstream media outlets, but it isn't???
Setting up an unelected body to oversee all democratically appointed government bodies and laws is an affront to NZ. Hope NZ first and the National party grow a pair and get rid of it no matter the coalition consequences.