“Going all the way”- an event to reflect on New Zealand’s decriminalisation of prostitution in 2003.
Timed five years to the day since the final vote to decriminalise prostitution, this event in Parliament will bring together politicians, campaigners, researchers and sex workers to tell the story of law reform and reflect on its meaning and effect. Invite Parliament Buildings, Wellington Wednesday June 25th 2008 10.30am-5.15pm
10.30 Opening · Tim Barnett MP · Catherine Healy, New Zealand Prostitutes Collective · Film of law reform
11.00 The politics, the campaign, and the review process · Hon Maurice Williamson MP, · Hon Katherine O’Regan , · Tim Barnett MP, · Hon Phil Goff MP, · Luamanuvao Winnie Laban MP, · NZPC speakers, · Hon Lianne Dalziel MP, Associate Minister Justice, · Paul Fitzharris, Chair, Prostitution Law Reform Review Committee · Panel, members of the Prostitution Law Review committee, Paul Fitzharris, Sue Piper, Sr Catherine Hannan, Matt Soeberg, Mary Brennan, Karen Ritchie.
12.45 Lunch- a light snack be provided
13.30 The research · TBA, Ministry of Justice · Dr. Jan Jordan, Victoria University · Dr. Gillian Abel, Christchurch School of Medicine · Dr. Elaine Mossman, Criminal Justice Research Centre · Dr. Welby Ings, Assoc. Professor Auckland University of Technology
15.30 Afternoon Tea- tea and coffee will be provided
15.45 Current issues for sex workers · Catherine Healy · Panel: Mary Brennan, Claire Ryan, Anna Reed, Annah Pickering, Hana Tatere, Hannah Whittaker, Carol Clark, Carolyn August, Calum Bennachie · Comments from the floor, questions
17.00 Closing
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