Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Police Commissioner’s Job Is To Enforce The Law, Not Publicly Lobby The Government To Change It
The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming comments from Police Commissioner Andrew Coster where he appears to be lobbying the government to change alcohol regulations. Taxpayers’ Union Spokesperson, Jordan Williams, said:
“Andrew Coster is acting as a constitutional barbarian. There is a long held constitutional convention that Police - especially leadership - enforce the law, not lobby to change it.
“Who does the Police Commissioner think he is? If he wants to get involved in political campaigning, he should stand down.
“It appears Mr Coster is trying to have it both ways by saying it is not his job to be advocating for law changes before going on to do exactly that. Leading Morning Report with stories about the Commissioner advocating for minimum pricing of alcohol is a middle finger to the conventions Mr Coster is supposed to protect.
“The Police Minister and Public Service Commission need to pull the Commissioner into line.”
Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On The Folly Of Making Apologies In A Social Vacuum.
Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga: Asian Communities From Across Aotearoa Join Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti
Cooper Legal: Censorship Is Alive And Well In New Zealand
NZ Government: NZ Signs Trade Deal With Costa Rica, Iceland And Switzerland
Forest And Bird: Modernisation Of Conservation System Must Focus On Improving Conservation
NZCTU: Uniformed Defence Force Should Not Be Used As Strike Breakers
MetService: Damp Start To Canterbury Anniversary Weekend; Wet Start For Coldplay Fans In Auckland
