
Criminal Cases Review Commission launches in Hamilton
The Criminal Cases Review Commission was launched in Hamilton on 1 July 2020.
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The Criminal Cases Review Commission was launched in Hamilton on 1 July 2020.
Family Court changes come into effect 1 July 2020.
Services for participants at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court, Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, were not disrupted during COVID-19.
New figures from the Ministry’s New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) (link to report) show worryingly low levels of reporting of sexual violence - 94% p
A Budget initiative to strengthen the Family Court will help ensure parents and whānau are well-supported in a time of distress.
Budget 2020 initiatives will deliver investment to the Family Court, Community Law Centres Whānau Protect services and improvements to court properties.
Joint Venture Budget 2020 investment in family violence and sexual violence responses
How the Ministry of Justice is preparing for COVID-19.
From Friday 28 February 2020 Kiwibank will stop cheque use.
Many Central and Upper North Island sites will be closed.
People who've been affected by family violence speak out about their experiences
The Government has announced its initial response to recent reports on the criminal justice system.
Māori make up 26 percent of the most highly victimised people, according to the Ministry’s latest report Highly Victimised People.
The Ministry of Justice has released New Zealand’s first National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategy.
The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill to change court processes for sexual violence complainants
The Levin District Court is temporarily closed until further notice for earthquake strengthening. Anyone that has a matter set down for hearing at the Levin courthouse will be contacted by the Ministry of Justice.Please ring 0800 COURTS if you have any questions.Please ring 0800 4 FINES for fines and Civil...
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Information about Manukau District Court's Community Open Day on 30 November 2019.
A new report tracking sexual violence cases through the criminal justice system is a valuable new addition to our evidence-base.
Following the fire in Auckland CBD last week, Auckland District Court, Chorus House and Swanson House are set to re-open tomorrow, Tuesday 29 October.