Another union which has had a good year.

The Free Speech Union has put out their year in review. They have had a significant impact for the public good. Key aspects of the year are:

• Won a court case against Palmerston North City Council who tried to cancel a venue booking on the basis of political opinion.
• Won on a couple of key points at the Court of Appeal on Auckland Council’s decision to also cancel an event due to the political opinions of the speakers and had the Supreme Court grant leave to appeal on the very important issue of the heckler’s veto.
• Supporters generated over 75% of submissions on the Government’s proposed new hate speech laws
• Successfully assisted a Waikato University lecturer who faced disciplinary action due to his lectures on critical thinking and comments on religion
• Helped defend the Listener Seven, especially those facing expulsion from the Royal Society
• Have battled against Council Code of Conducts that interfere with the free speech rights of Councillors
• Have helped a number of members in cases with their employers

A great much needed union. You can join it here.