Winston Peters argues courts undermine democracy at Oxford Union debate

Friday 24 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 4:46pm

In this story Winston Peters, ACT Party, David Seymour, Willie Jackson, Oxford Union

Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke at the Oxford Union in England, warning that judicial overreach could threaten democracy. His appearance follows recent debates by ACT leader David Seymour and Labour MP Willie Jackson.

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1. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 1:17pm

   Foreign Minister Winston Peters delivers speech in the Oxford Union Debate (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 24 Oct 2025, 3:23pm

   Foreign Minister Winston Peters delivers speech in Oxford Union debate (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 24 Oct 2025, 4:46pm

   Winston Peters debates at renowned UK debating society, losing argument that ‘courts now undermine democracy’ (opens in new tab)