Voices

Interview with David Carter, MP from New Zealand

Tue, 04/02/2020 - 15:01

Voices is part of an IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

David Carter, MP from New Zealand and Member, IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, talks about the Committee's work in defending MPs.

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