1. NZBORA 1990
  2. NZ ratified CPR + SCER in December 1978
  3. Civil Political, Social Cultural Economic
  4. The seen & unseen
  5. Right to freedom and equal treatment 'we're all human'
    1. PROTECTED INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS
    2. Non-binding decleration from UNGA
    3. UDHR 1948
      1. ICCPR
        1. ICSECR
        2. LED BY EASTERN DEMANDS
        3. Freedom from torture, political associations, due process
      2. LED BY WESTERN DEMANDS
      3. Right to health, education and housing
  6. CPRs ONLY
  7. Voting, religion, expression, life, movements
  8. Remedy can be sought at High Court [COSTLY]
  9. MOJ Civil Legal Aid
  10. Inconsistencies written about by Govt Gen
  11. Written about before Bill --> Act
    1. Reasonable limits permitted
    2. Current law still prevails over NZBORA - NOT ENTRENCHED
    3. Deemed part of constitution - MUST be taken into account
    4. Change Discussions For NZBORA
      1. WITHIN 6 DAYS DECLARATION MUST BE MADE TO PARLIAMENT
      2. MAKE SUPREME - COURT CAN STRIKE INCONSISTENT LEGISLATION
      3. ADDING ESCR
      4. ENTRENCHING
  12. Ordinary statute - 50% + 1 overturns
  13. Enforced through courts Public v Exec
  14. Convention of torture, right of child, eliminating racial discrimination
  15. OTHER HRT'S
  16. Treaty Enforcement
    1. HRC - assess extent of state compliance once every 4yrs (universal periodic review
    2. Special rapporteurs - specialized experts visit nation; advocate and spread awareness for issues
    3. UN Sec Council - authorise use of force
    4. ICJ - hears HR cases, makes recommendations