Judith Collins: Women's rights trump cultural customs in NZSTUFF Judith Collins has criticised advice that instructed a female MP to avoid shaking the hands of Iranian officials. National leadership hopeful Judith Collins has slammed advice to a female MP that put cultural customs above women's rights. CHRIS SKELTON/STUFF Meanwhile, Women's Minister Julie Anne Genter took a softer approach, saying we should find a way forward that's acceptable to everyone. Collins used the conversation to reference occasions in the past where Māori cultural custom had been put above women's rights. However, Women's Minister Julie Anne Genter took a softer approach to the discussion over women's rights, versus cultural beliefs.

Source: Stuff February 22, 2018 20:05 UTC