Gay Mag. Raided (Press, 16 February 1980)
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Summary: Gay Mag. Raided (Press, 16 February 1980)
On 16 February 1980, Auckland police conducted a raid on the offices of the magazine "Out," which is known for supporting homosexual law reform. Assistant Commissioner E. J. Trappitt confirmed that the police executed a search warrant related to an alleged offence, although he did not provide further details on the investigation. The raid reportedly stemmed from a letter that had circulated widely, which made allegations against specific police officers regarding their sexual orientation and associations with prostitution. This letter was directed to the Commissioner of Police, Mr R. J. Walton, and is believed to have included accusations about additional unnamed individuals. The National Gay Rights Coalition responded to the situation by denying any involvement with the letter or knowledge of its contents. Mr R. Finnemore, the coalition’s northern regional representative, expressed opposition to efforts aimed at exposing homosexuals and exerting social pressure on them. He emphasised that the gay rights movement did not support such tactics of insinuation intended to discredit opponents, stressing a commitment to opposing discrimination and protecting the rights of individuals in the community.
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