This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition "Jacinda's Law" - a crime to publish name of anyone charged with an atrocity.
Refer to a person charged with an atrocity as the "Accused Cowardly Person" or (if convicted) the "Convicted Cowardly Person" and "it".
Deny it publicity, infamy and publicity - other than demonstrating the horror and shame of their actions.
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Murderers, drug lords and psychopathic serial killers are elevated to cult hero status in films, documentaries and in folk-law - cut off their oxygen.
Kill off its' names!
At the same time honour the New Zealand Prime Minister for her principled stand, appropriate leadership and courage.
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