Treaty Principles Bill: Officials advise government against redefining principles

The Ministry of Justice has warned the proposed Treaty Principles Bill isn’t “grounded in the Treaty” and relies on a “novel reading” of the founding document that isn’t supported by the “available evidence”.

Advice provided to Cabinet on the proposed Treaty Principles Bill recommends the coalition continue the status quo – rather than redefining the principles.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/527682/treaty-principles-bill-officials-advise-government-against-redefining-principles

It’s worth noting that Seymour is the Associate Justice Minister… so even his own ministry is pointing out that he’s not a good faith actor.

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