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New Ministry of Justice figures indicate the extent to which the District Court, including the Family Court and Youth Court, has maintained an essential service
Media release regarding essential services continuing for courts during COVID-19 level 4 alert.
Almost 80,000 adults were offended against by a family member in 2018, according to the Ministry of Justice’s latest report Offences by Family Members.
The minority of New Zealanders experience the majority of crime, according to the Highly Victimised People report
The Ministry of Justice has implemented several interim justice services in Levin to minimise disruption.
The latest surveys conducted by the Ministry of Justice show most court users and jurors continue to be satisfied with the services and facilities the Ministry.
The Levin District Court will be closed from Monday November 18 for earthquake strengthening.
New Zealanders who serve on juries are enthusiastic about serving, with more than 90 per cent of jurors satisfied with their experience.
New owners are needed for one of Greymouth’s prominent heritage buildings says Fraser Gibbs, General Manager Commercial and Property at the Ministry of Justice.The former Greymouth courthouse was built during a major period of government construction and stands testament to the importance of Greymouth and the West Coast in early...
The United Nations Human Rights Council’s draft Universal Periodic Review report on New Zealand has been published says Rajesh Chhana, Ministry of Justice Deputy Secretary Policy.The Universal Periodic Review is a review of New Zealand’s progress on human rights over the last five years.Justice Minister Andrew Little led the delegation...
Andrew Kibblewhite was welcomed to his new role as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice at a pōwhiri in Wellington this morning (1 February 2019).
A large percentage of New Zealanders have not experienced crime in the last 12 months, and crime is confined to a small proportion of the population.
The Ministry of Justice’s new crime survey, “The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey” (NZCVS) has reached its target this month of interviewing 8,000 people
The Ministry of Justice has agreed new contracts for post-mortem services across New Zealand.