Homosexual Law (Press, 19 April 1967)
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Summary: Homosexual Law (Press, 19 April 1967)
A public meeting held in Wellington on April 17, 1967, urged for legal reforms regarding homosexual acts between consenting adults in private. Organised by the newly established Wolfenden Association, the meeting attracted around 150 attendees. Key speakers included Wellington city councillor and barrister Mrs O. E. Smuts-Kennedy, Mr P. Blizzard, a lecturer in psychology from Victoria University, and the Anglican Vicar of Porirua, Rev. P. Robinson. A motion was passed expressing that the current laws on homosexuality do not benefit the community and endorsing the formation of a society to advocate for legislative changes to decriminalise private, consensual homosexual activities among adult males.
In a related development, the New Zealand Societies for the Protection of Home and Family announced its intention to urge the Government to prioritise the updating of the Child Welfare Act, which has been in place for 41 years, and to seek information regarding proposed replacement legislation.
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