Government to implement UN Committee recommendations
Government to implement recommendations from the UN Committee on Torture
News
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Courts to get new tool to address litigation abuse
The courts will soon have a new tool to combat instances where people use Family Court proceedings to abuse others
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Legal aid scheme review
The Ministry of Justice is to lead a review of the legal aid system in 2025.
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Mailing the Ministry, Courts, and Tribunals – important update
Everyone mailing the Ministry needs to ensure they have the correct address information, due to recent changes to the way New Zealand Post delivers mail.
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Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Act 2024
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Firearms reform - update
The Ministry of Justice wants to thank the thousands of people who made submissions on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983.
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Nelson courthouse seismic update
The Nelson courthouse is due to reopen to the public on Wednesday, June 4 after undergoing seismic work.
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Budget 2025
Budget 2025 contains significant investment in our core institutions – courts, the justice system, and the electoral system.
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New three strikes laws take effect
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Sentencing Act changes now in force
Tougher sentencing laws designed to strengthen the consequences of offending have come into force.
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Fee increases
From today (1 July 2025), the Ministry of Justice is increasing fees in courts and most Ministry administered tribunals.
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Victims satisfied with restorative justice
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Text reminders about fines
Find out how to tell if a text from us is genuine.
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Ministry welcomes Victoria Davy, Deputy Secretary Strategy (Pou Whakatere)
The Ministry of Justice welcomed its new Deputy Secretary Strategy (Pou Whakatere) Victoria Davy at a small mihi whakatau on Monday 8 September.