There is a cost to society in upholding democratic rights and protections. The question is, whether we in Aotearoa New Zealand, are prepared to pay this cost when it comes to protecting the rights of those who are acquitted of the crimes they are accused of?
Introduction It has been said that “what is worth copying is prima facie worth protecting”.[1] However, it must be remembered that “[the] whole of human development is derivative … borrowing and developing have always been acceptable”.[2] It is argued the bounds of copyright should go no further than to provide Read more…