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Delf
09-27-2007, 09:11 AM
http://wiki.policeact.govt.nz/
In this site, wiki technology is paired with ongoing work to develop a Policing Act in 2008.

An official Bill is currently being written-up by parliamentary drafters, but in parallel there's an opportunity for others to suggest how a new Policing Act might look by contributing to a wiki Act. It'll be kept open until 1 November 2007, when the results can be fed back into the official law-making process.

Creating this online environment is a continuation of the open process used throughout the Police Act Review. It's all about encouraging a national conversation on policing.

The new Act will need to cover a wide range of topics, from high-level governance to day-to-day administration. To help get people started, we've included some headings and a few example ideas.

More in the news: http://www.stuff.co.nz/4215797a10.html

Delf.

noodles
09-28-2007, 06:20 PM
It seems new zealandians are very active in this process.

The response so far has been better than expected and the Police Act Review Team would like to take some time to collate the submissions and suggestions made thus far. Thanks to all contributors.