A constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand / Geoffrey Palmer and Andrew Butler.

Author/creator Palmer, G. W. R.
Other author Butler, Andrew S.
Other author New Zealand Law Foundation.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWellington : Victoria University Press, 2016.
Description256 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Constitution Aotearoa--the essential message -- Constitution of Aotearoa New Zealand -- A new Head of State -- The Parliament -- The Government -- The Judiciary -- Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi -- Human rights -- Safeguards -- International relations and defence -- Law-making -- The State of Aotearoa New Zealand -- The way forward -- Appendix: Some constitutional developments in New Zealand.
Abstract "New Zealand needs a constitution that is easy to understand, reflects our shared identity and nationhood, protects rights and liberties, and prevents governments from abusing power. The current constitution is vague, jumbled and unclear. It can be easily overridden or changed according to political whim. This book aims to change that. It proposes a modern, codified constitution that is accessible and clear, and it aims to stimulate debate about who we are as a nation, and how we should be governed - so we can forge enduring arrangements now, instead of waiting for a crisis to force our hand. A Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand is a case for change, and an impassioned plea for government to be transparent, accountable, responsive, and reflect the values of all New Zealanders"--Publisher information.
General notePublished with the assistance of the New Zealand Law Foundation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017479307
ISBN9781776560868
ISBN1776560868

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