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New bill could criminalise climate protests

Thursday 30 Jan 25 11:30am

Protesters glue their hands to Glenmore Street, Wellington. PHOTO: Restore Passenger Rail/Climate Liberation Aotearoa

A new bill before parliament could criminalise peaceful climate protests, with critics saying the 'absurd' bill is an attempt to match repressive anti-protest laws in the UK and Australia.

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