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Scoop
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Ex-Speaker Trevor Mallard Being Sued By Child Over Parliament Protest Music
Former Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loudspeakers during the 2022 Parliament protest and occupation. During the occupation, Mallard used the speaker system to play music and the sprinklers to try and deter protesters and move them on from the lawn. The lawyer for the child, Tudor Clee, confirmed to RNZ the case was filed at the High Court in Wellington naming the attorney-general and speaker as defendants. Clee said the case was in its very early stages and would be before a judge for its first callover on 7 July to deal with the name suppression, given the client is a minor. The case seeks a declaration that the child's rights were breached, as well as damages of $40,000 for three separate breaches. Clee said Mallard was being sued for two breaches of the Bill of Rights - the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel treatment and the freedom of association. The third is a tort - a civil wrong - claiming misfeasance in public office, where a public officer intentionally abuses their power, causing harm to another person. The lawyer said this was an unusual claim to file, but covered the intentional use of what he described as "military torture techniques" when Mallard set up loudspeakers to prevent protesters resting and sleeping. Speaking to Midday Report, Clee claimed the former speaker breached his client's right to be free from torture and cruel treatment and her right to freedom of protest. "We all remember that the speaker had flooded the lawns, and he subsequently said he knew he was flooding excrement into the lawns when he did it." Clee said. "We've got three years later now, and we're looking back with fresh eyes, and the fact is, this is just the wrong way to treat protesters and frankly, unlawful." His client was seeking a declaration that it was wrong to breach her rights in this way and a financial penalty to recognise the harm, Clee said. A spokesperson for the Crown Law Office confirmed the Attorney-General, Judith Collins, had been named as a defendant and was taking advice on how to respond to the claim. Clee said once the other parties had filed a statement of defence, he expected a trial could take place in a year. Mallard declined to comment to RNZ.
1News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- 1News
Ex-speaker sued by child over Parliament protest music
Former Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loudspeakers during the 2022 Parliament protest and occupation. During the occupation, Mallard used the speaker system to play music and the sprinklers to try and deter protesters and move them on from the lawn. The lawyer for the child, Tudor Clee, confirmed to RNZ the case was filed at the High Court in Wellington, naming the attorney-general and speaker as defendants. Clee said the case was in its very early stages and would be before a judge for its first call over on July 7 to deal with the name suppression, given the client is a minor. The case sought a declaration that the child's rights were breached, as well as damages of $40,000 for three separate breaches. ADVERTISEMENT Clee said Mallard was being sued for two breaches of the Bill of Rights — the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel treatment and the freedom of association. The third was a tort — a civil wrong — claiming misfeasance in public office, where a public officer intentionally abused their power, causing harm to another person. The lawyer said this was an unusual claim to file but covered the intentional use of what he described as "military torture techniques" when Mallard set up loudspeakers to prevent protesters resting and sleeping. Lawyers for the attorney-general and the speaker of the House have been approached for comment.
Wales Online
10-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Well-known Swansea pub put up for sale
Well-known Swansea pub put up for sale It includes two main functions rooms, a beer garden, and bedrooms on the first, second and third floors and is up for grabs for £549,995 The Schooner Inn is up for sale (Image: Clee Tompkinson Francis ) A well-known pub which has been part of the furniture of Swansea's Marina area for decades has been put up for sale. The Schooner Inn, located in Somerset Place, was popular for its bingo, comedy club and social afternoons, along with its pool table, darts and beer garden. But Clee Tompkinson Francis is now marketing the pub for sale for £549,995, stating it is being sold unoccupied, and has potential to be "split into three different investment units". It has two bar areas and six-bedroom accommodation above, a beer garden, a cafe-kitchen, and a large basement. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here The listing states: "A large freehold city centre pub/hostel situated within the Marina, Swansea. "This property benefits from a fully licensed bar, hostel and music licence. Accommodation includes entrance hallway, main pub/bar area, two large function rooms, gents and female toilet blocks, further kitchen and bar area to rear, cafe/kitchen and beer garden." Inside the Schooner Inn (Image: Clee Tompkinson Francis ) Article continues below It adds: "To the lower ground floor is a large basement. "To the first and second floors are six bedrooms and two bathrooms. To the third floor are a further two rooms. "The property presents itself as an opportunity as a mixed use development, hotel, cafe, public house, HMO/Airbnb (subject to approval)." The bar and pool table area (Image: Clee Tompkinson Francis ) You can find out more about the opportunity by visiting the Clee Tompkinson Francis website by clicking here. Elsewhere in Swansea, The Glamorgan Hotel, in Argyle Street, is also being marketed by Clee Tompkinson & Francis for £499,995. Article continues below The venue was once a popular drinking spot in the city and was included in The Real Ale Pub Guide 2000, which provided a county-by-county guide to 2,500 free-houses, brew pubs, and micro-breweries. Click here to read more. Get Swansea news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice .
