Police Association Proposal (Press, 26 May 1980)
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Summary: Police Association Proposal (Press, 26 May 1980)
In a letter to the editor, Varian J. Wilson expressed strong opinions regarding the issue of homosexual acts between consenting adults in private. He acknowledged that, in principle, such acts should not be criminalised. However, Wilson criticised the idea of the secretary of the Police Association consulting with a homosexual group on reviewing current laws, comparing it to a hypothetical consultation with a burglars’ union about amending penalties for dishonesty. He noted the diversity of homosexual interests and raised concerns about advocacy efforts that suggest lowering the age of consent to 14. Wilson implied that some of the literature on this subject far exceeds the proposals made in the Wolfenden Report, which addressed the legalisation of homosexual acts. He lamented the potential denial of certain expressions of sexuality, specifically referencing sadomasochism. Finally, he contrasted the situation in New Zealand with that of European homosexuals, who have access to legalised homosexual relations with minors in places such as Turkish Cyprus, highlighting a perceived disparity in the freedoms available to homosexuals in different regions. Wilson's letter was dated 23 May 1980.
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