In a recent conference address, Sir Kenneth Keith, a senior NZ judge, considered what globalisation could mean for nations and for the law.
Globalisation influences the law as well.
Sir Kenneth estimated that about 200 of the 600 NZ statutes are in some way affected by international law. Human Rights Amendment Bill . Legislation to ensure all government policies and practices must comply with the Human Rights Act has been introduced to Parliament. Subject to limited amendments in the areas of defence and social welfare the Government will now be required to comply with all grounds from 31 December 1999. The amendments in defence relate to fitness to serve in combat and in the provision of accommodation for defence forces.