Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Copeland seeks ban on 'Dr Death'
Friday, 27 January 2006
Copeland seeks ban on 'Dr Death'
United Future MP Gordon Copeland has written to Immigration Minister David Cunliffe to see if there are any grounds for preventing Australian euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke from moving to New Zealand.
Mr Copeland says "Inciting, counselling, aiding and abetting anyone who commits or attempts suicide is still a crime in this country and previous governments have certainly prohibited entry to New Zealand on the basis of undesirability."
Mr Copeland also asks Mr Cunliffe, in his capacity as Minister for Information Technology, if grounds exist to prohibit the establishment of a website in New Zealand.
Dr Nitschke has said previously he would like to shift his centre of operations to New Zealand as Australia has made it illegal to establish websites that advocate euthanasia.
Mr Copeland said he had taken this action after numerous representations from the public.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On The Folly Of Making Apologies In A Social Vacuum.
Forest And Bird: Modernisation Of Conservation System Must Focus On Improving Conservation
NZCTU: Uniformed Defence Force Should Not Be Used As Strike Breakers
MetService: Damp Start To Canterbury Anniversary Weekend; Wet Start For Coldplay Fans In Auckland
RNZ: Senior Lawyers Call For Treaty Principles Bill To Be Abandoned
Lobby for Good: Small Business Owners, MPs Rally Together To Demand Transparency In Tauranga Marine Precinct Sale
VisAble: National Apology Marks Important Step For Disabled Community, But True Change Requires Lasting Action
