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Invitation to Ministry employees and contractors to contact The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques.
The latest six-monthly reports of justice statistics for the year ended June 2019 are now available.
Judge Heemi Taumaunu has been appointed as the new Chief District Court Judge.
New Zealand courts celebrated the appointment of Judge Heemi Taumaunu as Chief District Court Judge at historic special sitting at Whāngārā marae.
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.
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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Information about Manukau District Court's Community Open Day on 30 November 2019.
Take five minutes to help shape the future of criminal justice in New Zealand now
The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill to change court processes for sexual violence complainants
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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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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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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.
Many Central and Upper North Island sites will be closed.
From Friday 28 February 2020 Kiwibank will stop cheque use.
How the Ministry of Justice is preparing for COVID-19.
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Joint Venture Budget 2020 investment in family violence and sexual violence responses
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Budget 2020 initiatives will deliver investment to the Family Court, Community Law Centres Whānau Protect services and improvements to court properties.
A Budget initiative to strengthen the Family Court will help ensure parents and whānau are well-supported in a time of distress.
