The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (sometimes known by its acronym, NZBORA or BORA) is a statute of the Parliament of New Zealand setting out the rights and fundamental freedoms of anyone subject to New Zealand law as a Bill of rights. It is part of New Zealand's uncodified constitution.
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