The Race Relations Commissioner says Hone Harawira may not have broken the Human Rights Act by making racist comments. The Te Tai Tokerau MP is meeting with Maori Party officials today to discuss an abusive email he sent defending a trip to Paris.
Commissioner Joris De Bres says the act sets a very high standard in terms of freedom of expression. He says the prime responsibility here is for the Maori Party to uphold its values as a parliamentary party and as a representative of Maori.
Mr Bres says more than 20 complaints have been laid with the Race Relations Commission about Mr Harawira's email, and each one will be looked at individually.
