Secrecy For Bill Submissions (Press, 30 March 1985)
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Summary: Secrecy For Bill Submissions (Press, 30 March 1985)
On 30 March 1985, Parliament in New Zealand made a significant decision regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. This decision allows individuals making submissions about the bill to keep their identities confidential if they wish to do so. Mr T. C. de Cleene, the chairman of the Statutes Revision Committee, announced this measure, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the subjected legislation. The Homosexual Law Reform Bill was introduced earlier that month by Ms Fran Wilde, a member of the Labour Party representing Wellington Central. The proposed legislation aims to decriminalise homosexual acts between consenting male adults who are over 16 years of age, marking a pivotal moment in the legal and social recognition of homosexual rights in New Zealand.
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