On the twenty third of May two thousand and twenty four I finished and sent my Court Of Appeal, Appeal, submission. I was unable to find a criminal law defense lawyer who was prepared to represent me (on a legal aid basis), at that time, with this extremely, extremely, important appeal and with defending a … Continue reading Court Of Appeal, Appeal, to discharge without conviction
Politics
Does New Zealand have a constitution? No. What would a NZ constitution look like?
Some countries have a written constitution. Some have an unwritten constitution. I don't see how an unwritten constitution has any value, any credibility. In reality, it doesn't in New Zealand. New Zealand apparently has an unwritten constitution. According to some here, not many. According to some that means something. Not many. In my experience and … Continue reading Does New Zealand have a constitution? No. What would a NZ constitution look like?
Structural inequality or a culture of excuse making – are we a malfunctioning society?
I am a bit of a study in contrasts. I come from a comfortable middle class background. I have a decent amount of education. But I have worked many, many, blue collar or ‘menial’ jobs on and off since the age of 9 – a paper round to begin with, then a supermarket job, hospitality … Continue reading Structural inequality or a culture of excuse making – are we a malfunctioning society?
A giant amongst men
Wouldn’t it be something to be giant amongst men? A revered leader? Someone who perseveres in the face of extreme adversity and inspires many? That’s what Nelson Mandela was/is to me and many others.
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