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High Court Wellington
CRI 2004-485-23
18 May; 23 July 2004
France J
CRI 2004-485-23
18 May; 23 July 2004
France J
Criminal law — Offences — Flag burning — Whether flag burning protest dishonoured the flag — Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981, s 11(1)(b).
Constitutional law — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 — Relationship between freedom of expression and flag protection legislation — Meaning of “dishonour” — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 6.