Education (Trustee Ineligibility) Amendment Bill

20 September 2004

Attorney-General

1. We have considered whether the Education (Trustee Ineligibility) Amendment Bill ("the Bill"), a Member’s Bill in the name of Gerry Brownlee MP, is consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (" the Bill of Rights Act"). The Bill is likely to receive its First Reading on 6 October 2004.

2. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act.

3. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Education Act 1989 to provide that persons convicted of specific sex offences against children or young persons are not eligible to be trustees on school boards of trustees.
   
   
4. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to Gerry Brownlee MP, if you agree.

cc Minister of Justice
Gerry Brownlee MP

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