Photo: GettyA complete ban on publishing or possessing the alleged Christchurch gunman's manifesto may have gone too far, some legal experts say. But the Free Speech Coalition said the manifesto could be important for society to understand a dark part of our history. Wellington public law specialist Graeme Edgeler said a full ban went too far, and there should be restricted access for some groups. The manifesto was dangerous because it promotes "views that are toxic to democratic society and a culture of tolerance". Chief censor David Shanks said yesterday the manifesto booklet was intended to inspire murder and terrorism, and most people would find it repellent.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 25, 2019 01:52 UTC