27 Mar 2025

Should police have more powers to control protests?

From Nights, 10:30 pm on 27 March 2025

Following a review into the way protests are policed, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has released a report suggesting legislation be introduced which might justify limitations on people's freedoms of expression, assembly and movement.

Retired district court judge David Harvey says the proposed laws would mean the spontaneous nature of protest would be nullified.

He speaks to Emile Donovan.

Scenes from Day 3 of Hikoi mō Te Tiriti in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland

The front of the hīkoi marching over the Harbour Bridge. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly