Council-controlled organisations must facilitate the right to freedom of expression
By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision made by Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd (RFAL) to cancel an event hosting two controversial “alt right” speakers. In doing so, the court held that a council-controlled organisation (CCO) is under an obligation to facilitate the right to freedom of expression when it hires out a venue for a paid event....
By: Dentons