His delaying tactics of introducing 50 last minute amendments will delay the passing of the controversial anti-smacking bill. This will mean more time for Labour and Maori Party MP's to be put under pressure. Lawyers have lately come out saying it is a badly worded law, and that parents who simply lightly smack their kids could end up in a police cell over night.
Unfortunately Chester Borrows amendment failed which would have actually defined reasonable force, and was a good middle ground.
The Borrows amendment hasn't had its vote yet due to last nights filibuster.
ReplyDeleteReally? Cheers for that Emmy. Either the media misinformed me or I suffered a misunderstanding!
ReplyDeleteHey William, this is Andy from the Act conference.
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Kiwis want to keep Section 59
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cheers mate, see you round.