Kaiārahi - Family Court Navigator role announced
Recruitment begins this week for Kaiārahi - Family Court Navigator roles in the Family Court.
News
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New Zealand to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime.
New Zealand is to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime.
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New Māori Land Court services for land owners
The Māori Land Court has introduced new services to support Māori land owners and their whānau to connect to and use their whenua.
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Our Ministry website is now a Shielded Site
Our Ministry website is now a shielded site so people experiencing family violence and sexual violence can safely access the information they need.
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Te Kuiti Courthouse to temporarily close in February
The historic Te Kuiti Courthouse will be closed from 2 February to 26 February 2021.
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LGB+ community experiences higher levels of victimisation than the national average
The LGB+ community experiences higher levels of victimisation than the average New Zealand adult.
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Ministry’s 2019/20 Annual Report published
The Ministry of Justice’s 2019/20 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament.
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The Ministry is phasing out payment by cheque
The Ministry will no longer be processing incoming or outgoing cheques from 31 May 2021.
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Protection Order 'Information at Service' Packs adapted for Criminal Court
Information packs for Protection Orders are now being used in both the Family Court and Criminal Court.
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Electronic File and Pay now available in courts
File and Pay electronic court document and payment service was introduced on 28 October 2020.
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New compensation guidelines for wrongful conviction and imprisonment
New compensation guidelines for people who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned have been issued today
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Justice inspiring the next generation
The Ministry of Justice partnered with GirlBoss NZ to support the development of kōtiro with a passion for law, policy and government.
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Extension to Victim Assistance Scheme to support victims of Christchurch Mosque Attacks
A one-off extension to the Victim Assistance Scheme will financially support more victims of the Christchurch Mosque Attacks to travel to attend sentencing.
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New Protection Order Information at Service packs being introduced
New Protection Order Information at Service packs for respondents and protected people are being rolled out across Aotearoa this week.
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New Crime Study finds a range of feelings about the criminal justice system
Most New Zealanders feel safe, says a new report from the Ministry’s research team, Social Wellbeing and Perceptions of the Criminal Justice System.
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Referendums brochures undergo reprint
Referendums brochures undergo reprint
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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