Public Defence Service to consult staff on proposed changes
Proposed changes for the Public Defence Service (PDS) are designed to increase case volumes, boost access to the service and contribute to court timeliness.
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Proposed changes for the Public Defence Service (PDS) are designed to increase case volumes, boost access to the service and contribute to court timeliness.
New insights into New Zealanders’ perceptions of the justice system have been published for the first time.
The Public Defence Service (PDS) has released the final outcome of its change process following consultation with staff.
A weekend operation saw bailiffs trial new number plate scanning technology to target people with outstanding court fines and reparations.
The Ministry of Justice has apologised after a system error meant a text message about fines was sent to thousands of people.
The Ministry of Justice has published its most recent official statistics on criminal convictions and sentencing for the financial year ending 30 June 2025.
The Social Wellbeing and Perceptions of the Criminal Justice System report draws results from the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey 2019
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
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).
New Zealanders who serve on juries are enthusiastic about serving, with more than 90 per cent of jurors satisfied with their experience.
The Levin District Court will be closed from Monday November 18 for earthquake strengthening.
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 Ministry of Justice has implemented several interim justice services in Levin to minimise disruption.
The minority of New Zealanders experience the majority of crime, according to the Highly Victimised People report
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.