A lawyer warns politicians have failed to add a property rights clause to the Bill of Rights Act before.

The Act Party's promising to do so, as part of its new 'equal rights for all' election policy.

The change would give property the same standing as other fundamental rights and require courts to interpret laws consistently.

Pidgeon Judd property lawyer Joanna Pidgeon told Mike Hosking that there are fears it would trigger constant legal challenges.

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