David 'Farrar: Law Commission sees sense

The Law Commission has now done a final report into hate crime law, and their recommendations are not to try and criminalise more New Zealanders. Their recommendations include:

Jonathan Ayling: Why New Zealand Must Reject 'Hate Crime' Laws

On Tuesday, the Law Commission opened consultation on whether or not New Zealand should create standalone 'hate crime' laws, a move that, at first glance, might seem like a necessary step toward a more just society.

However, beneath the surface lies unavoidable subjectivity, concentration of more power in ideological hands, and inevitable unintended consequences that threaten foundational freedoms.