The NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 sets out to affirm, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand and to affirm New Zealand’s commitment to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The Act sets out rights and freedoms that apply in New Zealand and applies to acts done by:
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1. the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government; or
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2. by a person or body performing a public function, power or duty conferred or imposed by or pursuant to law.
View the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 online at:
www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1990/0109/latest/contents.html