Criminal Cases Review Commission launches in Hamilton
The Criminal Cases Review Commission was launched in Hamilton on 1 July 2020.
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New legislation restores right to legal representation in Family Court
Family Court changes come into effect 1 July 2020.
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District Court's COVID-19 response keeps therapeutic court running
Services for participants at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court, Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, were not disrupted during COVID-19.
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Latest Crime Survey Reveals Surprising High Levels of Unreported Sexual Violence
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
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Budget 2020 investment in the family court
A Budget initiative to strengthen the Family Court will help ensure parents and whānau are well-supported in a time of distress.
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Budget 2020 investment in the justice sector
Budget 2020 initiatives will deliver investment to the Family Court, Community Law Centres Whānau Protect services and improvements to court properties.
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Budget 2020 investment in family violence and sexual violence responses
Joint Venture Budget 2020 investment in family violence and sexual violence responses
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Information about COVID-19
How the Ministry of Justice is preparing for COVID-19.
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Kiwibank is no longer accepting cheques
From Friday 28 February 2020 Kiwibank will stop cheque use.
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Auckland Regional Anniversary - Monday 27 January
Many Central and Upper North Island sites will be closed.
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Family violence experiences shared on video
People who've been affected by family violence speak out about their experiences
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Course set for safe and effective justice
The Government has announced its initial response to recent reports on the criminal justice system.
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Māori Highly Victimised by Crime, Survey Finds
Māori make up 26 percent of the most highly victimised people, according to the Ministry’s latest report Highly Victimised People.
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New National Anti-Money laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Strategy
The Ministry of Justice has released New Zealand’s first National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategy.
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Sexual Violence Legislation Bill
The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill to change court processes for sexual violence complainants
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Levin District Court is temporarily closed
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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Help shape our justice future, New Zealand
Take five minutes to help shape the future of criminal justice in New Zealand now
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Manukau District Court Community Day Saturday 30 November 2019
Information about Manukau District Court's Community Open Day on 30 November 2019.
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How sexual violence cases progress through the justice system
A new report tracking sexual violence cases through the criminal justice system is a valuable new addition to our evidence-base.
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Auckland court sites to re-open tomorrow
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.