Human Rights Tribunal
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a… Audio
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a…
AudioMove to dismiss ponytail-pulling complaint
The Prime Minister has moved to have a complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal over the ponytail-pulling controversy dismissed.
Orcon to pay $25k to customer
Telecommunications company Orcon's been ordered to pay a customer $25 thousand after the Human Rights Tribunal found it never should have referred an unpaid bill to a debt collection agency. Privacy… Audio
Midwife failed teenage mother
A midwife who told a teenage mother to keep her legs together and be more "ladylike" has been censured by the Human Rights Tribunal. Audio
