内容摘要：But he said it was never suggested that this was due to their concerns about possibly prejudicing any pending criminal trials.

But he said it was never suggested that this was due to their concerns about possibly prejudicing any pending criminal trials.

Key issues identified by members of the public who made submissions to the select committee included that it was inconsistent with the values of the Treaty, and that it had promoted equality with equity - not taking into account social disparities, such as those created by the legacy of colonisation.There were also concerns about the extent to which the bill complied with international law, and whether it would negatively impact New Zealand's reputation internationally.

Submitters who supported the bill, meanwhile, referred to a current lack of clarity and certainty about the principles of the Treaty, and of the importance of equality for all.They also said that it was important to hold a referendum to facilitate a national conversation around the Treaty - something David Seymour believes is still needed.The Treaty Principles Bill passed its first reading in November, with support from National - the dominant party in New Zealand's ruling coalition - who had promised to back it as part of a coalition agreement with Act, but not any further.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is also leader of the National Party, previously said there was nothing in the bill that he liked. He was not in parliament for its second reading, but remarked earlier in the day that it was time to move on from it.Some local councils in England would need to see at least a five-fold increase in new housing to meet government targets, analysis by BBC Verify suggests.

The BBC's figures lay out the immense challenge Labour has set itself in government with its

of building 1.5 million new homes in England over five years.under the Health and Safety at Work Act and fined £1.5m in relation to 11 deaths at the Linden Centre and other settings, then operated by the North Essex Partnership between 2004 and 2015.

The prosecution said the existence of "fixed potential ligature points" amounted to breaches of safety laws.In his sentencing remarks, Mr Justice Cavanagh wrote: "At the heart of this case are a number of interconnected failures by the trust."

Both Matthew and Ben's cases featured in the prosecution and EPUT's chief executive Paul Scott apologised, stating it was committed to learning lessons.The proceedings are getting under way after the