Homosexual law change sought
iSn Zealand Press Association/ WELLINGTON. April 1. The Minister of Justice (Dr Finlay) said today that he would not be averse to a private member’s bill in Parliament proposing the legalisation of homosexual acts between consenting adult males in private.
“The climate would problaw. and the principles adopted in the British law acceptable to most New Zealanders." Dr Fmlay said from the Homosexual Law free vote in the House." Dr tie prepared to propose a met. but the Government was thing* laid out in its mamwould have to wait their
On the other hand, a private member's bill could be introduced promptly. Dr Finlay said he had suggested to the society that thev try to find one or two M Ps. preferably one from each side of the House, to sponsor a private bill.
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Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33193, 5 April 1973, Page 2
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Homosexual law change sought
Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33193, 5 April 1973, Page 2
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