Individual Freedom (Press, 6 August 1984)
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Summary: Individual Freedom (Press, 6 August 1984)
In a letter published on 2 August 1984, E. R. L. Wilson responds to Varian J. Wilson's claims regarding the statistics on convictions for homosexual offences against adults. E. R. L. Wilson asserts that Varian is mistaken in saying that there have been no imprisonments for such offences, pointing out that between 1965 and 1976, there were 673 convictions for indecency between males, with 120 of those resulting in prison sentences. This data can be confirmed through the New Zealand Justice Statistics provided by the New Zealand Department of Statistics. Furthermore, E. R. L. Wilson highlights a pertinent aspect of the law, noting that, according to the Crimes Act, consent cannot be used as a defence in these cases. However, he stresses that the more significant issue at hand is the implicit support the current legislation provides for unreasonable prejudice and persecution against homosexuals. He expresses concern over the societal implications and the ongoing antagonism towards the homosexual community stemming from such laws.
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