In our research yesterday we came across this interesting paper from the Law Commission about the lawfulness of uncleared video footage in New Zealand; where the subject has not signed a release. Wow, it’s very interesting.  There’s a big debate going on in New Zealand, to find the fairest line to draw between protecting the privacy of individuals and ensuring that the public interest is served.  The Commission asked for as much information from as many people as possible.

We didn’t publish a video yesterday because we need to be sure that we’re not opening ourselves to legal action by bringing you video evidence of how aggressive the school has been towards us and our children.

A thought that occurred to us is, if the Government can afford to be so open to input about such an important thing as reframing the law.....what’s the school’s problem with being asked to adjust school policy to make sure it truly reflects their advertising?  Looking through the correspondence, can you find any examples of them denying anything we have said?

I mean, are the school asking for opinions, or opening up a debate?  Or are they simply trying to reassure you that they will protect you as far as possible from people who want those things?  Thinking about this can help to keep children safer.

Please ask the school to have a proper open debate, including us, to reframe the school community’s tolerance of intentional physical hurting (age-appropriate of course), and re-instate our kids!

We’re checking our legal position and will post the video when we’re clear.

Meanwhile, please take a moment to help those people suffering under the violent crackdown in Iran.

Please sign the petition.  This is happening now.