Labour Move Approved (Press, 29 May 1971)
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Summary: Labour Move Approved (Press, 29 May 1971)
On 28 May 1971, officers of the New Zealand Homosexual Law Reform Society expressed their satisfaction with the Labour Party conference's recent vote supporting the reform of laws concerning homosexual acts between consenting adults in private. The society's president, Professor J. H. Robb, noted that the decision was not surprising given the increasing public support for such changes. He highlighted that numerous churches and various organisations had also shown a growing interest and support for the reform. Professor Robb argued that public opinion has evolved ahead of some perspectives within Parliament, particularly referencing the stance taken by the Petitions Committee three years prior. He emphasized the significance of both the Labour and National parties recognising the need to update the law to align with that of England, asserting that social issues should transcend party politics.
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