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Legal expert concerned by Waihopai reaction

Legal expert concerned by Waihopai reaction
Wellington, July 15 NZPA - The Waihopai spy base saboteurs' successful use of the "claim of right" defence was an aberration and no basis to change the law, a legal expert says.

Changing `claim of right' law an over-reaction, Greens say

Changing `claim of right' law an over-reaction, Greens say
Wellington, July 15 NZPA - Changing or repealing the "claim of right" defence successfully used by the Waihopai spy base saboteurs is an over-reaction to their acquittal, the Green Party says.

Govt moves to deal with `claim of right' defence

Govt moves to deal with `claim of right' defence
Wellington, July 14 NZPA - The Government is going to reform or repeal the "claim of right" defence successfully used by the defendants in the Waihopai sabotage case, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.

Govt to change or repeal `claim of right' defence

Wellington, July 14 NZPA - The Government will either reform or repeal the "claim of right" defence successfully used by the defendants in the Waihopai sabotage case, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.

Justice Minister orders review of defence used by Waihopai 3

Justice Minister orders review of defence used by Waihopai 3
Wellington, April 12 NZPA - Officials have begun a review of the "claim of right" defence used by the three men accused in the Waihopai spybase sabotage case, Justice Minister Simon Power says.

Review of defence used by Waihopai three begins

Review of defence used by Waihopai three begins
Wellington, April 12 NZPA - Officials have begun a review of the "claim of right" defence used by the three men accused in the Waihopai spybase sabotage case, Justice Minister Simon Power says.

Greens want more info on spybase

Greens want more info on spybase
Wellington, April 9 NZPA - The Green Party wants more information about the Waihopai spybase to be made public.

Waihopai court action waste of time, Locke says

Waihopai court action waste of time, Locke says
Wellington, April 8 NZPA - Taking a civil case against the acquitted Waihopai spybase saboteurs would be a "huge waste of taxpayers' money", Green Party MP Keith Locke says.

Waihopai spybase saboteurs welcome more court action

Waihopai spybase saboteurs welcome more court action
By Dave Williams of NZPA Wellington, April 7 NZPA - The acquitted Waihopai spybase saboteurs have welcomed news the Crown may try to sue them for $1.1 million for the damage done to government property, despite having about $1000 between them.

No Crown appeal over Waihopai sabotage

No Crown appeal over Waihopai sabotage
Wellington, April 7 NZPA - The Solicitor-General has ruled out appealing against the acquittal of the Waihopai spybase saboteurs but says he may look at suing them for $1.1 million in damages. A law change could also be on the cards to prevent similar acquittals in the future.