The purpose of this bill is to achieve that the use of armed forces by New Zealand is always in conformity with international law and to protect New Zealand leaders from external pressure to commit New Zealand Defence Force to any illegal action overseas.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | Ayes | Noes | Abstentions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Reading | 19 Aug 2009, 23 Sep 2009 (resumed) |
Motion not agreed: That the International Non-Aggression and Lawful Use of Force Bill be now read a first time. |
Ayes 58 Labour 43 Green 9 Maori 5 Progres. 1 |
Noes 64 National 58 ACT 5 United F. 1 |
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