Fathers to continue protests 

Fathers' rights campaigners say they will continue to protest outside the homes of judges and lawyers despite condemnation from the principal Family Court judge.

A coalition of men's groups concerned about custody rights for fathers has been picketing outside several houses across New Zealand over the past two months. 

Principal Family Court judge Peter Boshier says the protest is irresponsible and undemocratic. He says the protest aims to intimidate judges.

But the campaigners say years of protests outside Family Courts have got them nowhere and they have no choice but to up the ante.

Police say they will be keep a watch on the protests.

Waikato District Commander Superintendent Kelvin Powell says he is not aware of any evidence they have been acting unlawfully, but he says police will take action if need be. 

Powell says possible offences could range from behaviour and language-related offences to harassment.

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