VFF Condemns Brian Tamaki Arrest
We learned this morning that Brian Tamaki has been arrested and taken to Mt Eden Prison for processing. We understand the arrest concerns allegations of breach of bail conditions relating to his participating in and speaking at events held to protest the government’s response to Covid-19. His arrest coincides with the start of the Pfizer vaccine rollout to 5 to 11 year olds.
The events hosted by the Freedom & Rights Coalition have specifically challenged the unethical policies implemented by our government, including ongoing lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and segregation, all of which have a devastating impact on the health and well-being of Kiwis and New Zealand.💔
The Coalition has hosted and run a large number of powerful demonstrations peacefully and positively. Many Voices For Freedom supporters have participated in these rallies, recognising shared concerns about the erosion of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Voices For Freedom is deeply concerned over the continued destruction of freedoms recognised under our Bill of Rights Act and the incursions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association, movement, and the right to manifestation of religion and belief. 🕊
The arrest, ongoing censorship and persecution of anyone speaking against the approved government narrative around Covid is strongly condemned by Voices for Freedom.
If you are in Auckland and would like to show your support for Brian, you may wish to join the supporters currently outside Mt Eden prison.🙌🏽
Keep across developments at: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomsRightsNZ
Relevant sections of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990:
- 13. Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, and belief, including adopting and holding opinions without interference.
- 14. Freedom of expression Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form.
- 15. Manifestation of religion and belief Every person has the right to manifest that person’s religion or belief in worship, observance, practice, or teaching, either individually or in community with others, and either in public or in private.
- 16. Freedom of peaceful assembly. Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly.
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