Lawyers Form Group Backing ‘gay’ Bill (Press, 3 September 1985)
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Summary: Lawyers Form Group Backing ‘gay’ Bill (Press, 3 September 1985)
A group of lawyers in Auckland has formed to advocate for the Homosexual Law Reform Bill and examine the constitutional legitimacy of a public petition against it. Ms Linda Kay, a representative from the group, Lawyers for Reform, highlighted the harmful effects of criminalising homosexuality, detailing the unjust consequences faced by homosexuals. She expressed the group's aim to challenge the misinformation spread by opponents of the bill. Ms Kay raised concerns about the integrity of the petition, suggesting it could be constitutionally invalid due to issues like double signatures, the involvement of minors, and pressure exerted on individuals during the signature collection process. She questioned whether misleading people about the content of the petition could be considered coercive, potentially rendering the entire petition invalid. If found invalid, this could prevent Parliament from considering it, or necessitate a thorough evaluation of each signature's validity.
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