The Green Party is totally opposed to the use of violence, but is worried that the use of the 'terrorism' label in the current situation is having a chilling effect on those involved in protest action. Stories of police heavy handedness when executing search warrants are also shocking, unnecessarily offending many people not charged as a result. “It is hard to see how disrupting a workshop on yeast-free bread-baking and seizing the underwear of the organisers of the very popular Eco Show is contributing to protecting the New Zealand public,” said Jeanette Fitzsimons.

• Read the full press release and our response to the initial arrest
• Keith Locke's speech in Parliament cautioning the use of the 'terrorism' label
• Green Party oppose new Terrorist legislation
• Adoption of unchecked US passenger screen database will affect innocent people
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