A New Zealand river revered by Maori has been recognised by parliament as a “legal personâ€, in a move believed to be a world first.
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A New Zealand river revered by Maori has been recognised by parliament as a “legal person”, in a move believed to be a world first.
Under legislation passed on Thursday that combines Western legal precedent with Maori mysticism, the Whanganui river has been formally declared a living entity.
“(It) will have its own legal identity with all the corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a legal person,” Attorney-General Chris Finlayson said. “The approach of granting legal personality to a river is unique,” he said.
( Source : PTI )
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