Oral Submissions on Bill to Repeal Section 59

The Justice and Electoral sub-committee have begun to hear oral submissions on the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill – otherwise known as the Full Repeal of Section 59. The dates that have been set so far are:Auckland, 8 June Christchurch, 20 July Hamilton, (morning) 27 July Auckland, (afternoon) 27 JulyFor further information on meeting dates and venues, please see:Meetings schedule