Posts Tagged ‘Metropolitan Archbishop of New Zealand Cardinal John Dew’

Treaty of Waitangi guarantees religious freedom

Thursday, November 24th, 2022
Hate speech law

Hate speech has been the subject of much debate in Parliament lately. Debate has centred on protecting individuals from such speech via the Human Rights Act. It’s been an ongoing question with pros and cons. Should the Act be expanded – or not? The legislation already specifically protects people from being subject to hate speech Read more

Report into Bishop Kavanagh’s response to abuse complaints completed

Monday, November 1st, 2021
Otago Daily Times

A draft report has been completed into Bishop John Kavanagh’s response to sexual abuse complaints. It has been alleged that the late Dunedin bishop (pictured) failed to deal properly with complaints of abuse. As an example, the Otago Daily Times (ODT) alleges the transgressions of former Catholic priest, Magnus Murray, who offended against boys in Read more