URL: Rutherford to head Human Rights Commission
Simon Power | Justice
David Rutherford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today. Mr Rutherford replaces Rosslyn Noonan, who is completing her second five-year term. “Mr Rutherford has proven leadership abilities and creative and practical approaches which will help advance the understanding of human rights in New Zealand,” Mr Power said. “He is especially interested in youth, Māori, and disability rights – the latter through his extensive involvement in the Special Olympics.”...
