Royal Commission of Inquiry

GE-Free New Zealand welcomed the establishment of a Royal Commission ofInquiry (RCI)into genetic engineering. We felt this issue needed to becomprehensivelyaddressed. Until the RCI has looked into all aspects ofGE, includingmedical and clinical research, we will not know that it isscientificallyor ethically acceptable. Prior to the Royal Commissiongenetic engineeringin New Zealand has not been adequately addressed. TheCommissionare due to report back on or before June 1st 2001.

TheGE-Free NZ Submission Adobe PDF File to the Royal Commission of Inquiry was put together byDr.Guy Hatchard& National Coordinator Claire Southward. We submittedWitnessBriefs from the following people:

  • Dr. Mae Wan Ho, Institute for Science in Society (ISIS) Adobe PDF File
  • Prof. Joe Cummins, University of Ontario Adobe PDF File
  • Dr. Steven Druker,JD,Alliance for Bio-Integrity. Broughtcaseagainst FDA-US Food & Drugs Administration. Adobe PDF File
  • JonCarapiet, Consumer researcher Adobe PDF File
    (pleaseclick onto links to for witness briefs)

Wepresented thesubmission to the RCI on 30th Jan 2001 and additionally a closing Adobe PDF File submission & a legal Adobe PDF File submission were made in March 2001.

 

The NelsonGE-FreeAwareness group  also made a submission to the RCI. Adobe PDF File

  • Allan Addison Saipe, Restauranteur, The Grape Escape. Adobe PDF File
  • Sol Morgan, Community Gardens coordinator, Golden Bay Adobe PDF File
  • Joe Rifici,  Independent Citizen Observer/Analyst Adobe PDF File
  • Roland Dallas,  Director Dovedale Foods (Bakery) Adobe PDF File
  • Dr.Steven Druker, JD, Alliance for Bio-Integrity Adobe PDF File
    (pleaseclick onto links to for witness briefs)

The NelsonGE-FreeAwareness group  also made a closingsubmission Adobe PDF File to the RCI and showed overheads indicating
"TheReasons", Adobe PDF File "TheProcess" Adobe PDF File as perceived by them, plus Risks Adobe PDF File and Benefits. Adobe PDF File

We hopeour effortsat the RCI have not only increased public awareness butwill eventuatein a positive recommendation by the Commission and willresult inthe banning of GE in Food & Environment in NZ. 

We wouldlike tothank everyone who has been involved in the issue andsupports usin our aim.

 

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