Budget 2022 Ministry of Justice
News
See the latest updates on news and events around the Ministry. If you can't find what you're looking for here, try our media release section or news archive.
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Adoption law reform – options for creating a new system
The public has helped the Government form adoption law reform options for a creating a new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand.
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2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS)
The 2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) has been released.
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Joint Venture adopts new name, Te Puna Aonui
Te Puna Aonui is the joint venture of government agencies that will deliver Te Aorerekura.
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Anti-Money Laundering Laws Reviewed
The Ministry of Justice has reviewed the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act.
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Feedback sought on first review of law governing intelligence agencies
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at age 96. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years.
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Courts and Tribunal hours – 26 September 2022
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The first stages of the coronial process- a video for whānau
The Ministry of Justice has created a new video resource to guide whānau through the first stages of the coronial process.
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New suite of resources for the Family Court launched
The new resources will help parents, guardians and whānau understand the options available to them when making decisions about the care of their tamariki.
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Te Tāhū o te Ture 2021/22 Annual Report published
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Ministry to introduce Body Worn Cameras for Bailiffs
The Ministry will issue Body Worn Cameras (BWC) to its Bailiffs from 31 October, to improve the health and safety of Bailiffs.
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Feedback on incitement and hate speech laws released
A summary of public submissions on proposals to strengthen the incitement provisions of the Human Rights Act 1993 is now publicly available.
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Feedback on adoption law reform released
Work to reform Aotearoa New Zealand’s adoption laws is moving to the next stage after completion of a second round of public engagement.
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Government to implement UN Committee recommendations
Government to implement recommendations from the UN Committee on Torture
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Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials
The Ministry of Justice has welcomed the release of the latest evaluation of New Zealand’s work in addressing bribery.
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Arms Act rewrite public consultation commences
The Ministry of Justice is urging everyone to have their say on the Government’s rewrite of the Arms Act 1983.
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The future of courts and justice services
The Ministry of Justice is seeking public feedback on the future of courts & justice services as it looks to prepare its 2nd Long-Term Insights Briefing.
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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.