Company May Sue Customs (Press, 1 November 1982)
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Summary: Company May Sue Customs (Press, 1 November 1982)
On 1 November 1982, the Lawrence Publishing Company (N.Z.), Ltd, based in Auckland, announced plans to potentially sue the Customs Department over the seizure of calendars featuring full-frontal male nudity. These calendars are associated with "Out," a homosexual magazine published by the company. Mr Brett Sheppard, a spokesperson for the Lawrence Publishing Company, expressed concern that the seized calendars would become outdated unless they were released for sale promptly. The incident involved sample copies of the nude calendar that had already been confiscated by customs. Moreover, the company is expecting a second shipment of 500 copies from the United States. In response to the controversy, Auckland's Collector of Customs, Mr Michael Howley, refrained from commenting on the possible legal action, noting that he had not received any formal communication from the publisher's solicitor. He mentioned that the Justice Department was responsible for deciding when the case would be heard, with ongoing cases scheduled for a hearing in February 1983. The publishing company stands firm in its position, asserting that the calendars do not constitute indecency.
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