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1. EA v WSC2 LCRO 11 / 2011 (24 June 2011) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...for the Standards Committee in that decision when coming to its decision to continue with this investigation. [17] On 8 June 2011, I requested the Standards Committee to provide me with a copy of the Opinion referred to in the Standards Committee file and by which it was no doubt guided in coming to its decision. [18] On 20 June 2011 the Committee advised that it objected to the production of the Opinion, and the Legal Standards Officer advised in a subsequent telephone conversati...

2. Denbighshire v Galashiels LCRO 218 / 2009 (26 February 2010) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...this role shortly it was inappropriate for me to consider the matter. He followed this up with a further letter of 22 February 2010 in which he suggested that the conclusion of my role may have been linked to the proceedings for judicial review filed in the High Court. The date for my conclusion of this role was agreed prior to the service of any proceedings and there is no causal connection between the two matters. No further reasons were given in support of this argument and I can...

3. Campbeltown v Dunoon LCRO 129 / 2009 (11 November 2009) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...arrangement. [27] Mr Campbeltown was not explicitly informed that XX was acting for both licensor and licensee in respect of the licence to occupy part of the transaction, nor of the connection of Mr A to the firm. Given that all of the dealings on this file appear to have been conducted by email and his assertion that he was unaware of the connection is at the least a tenable one. [28] Rule 1.04 of the then applicable Rules of Professional Conduct for Barristers and Solicitors...

4. Ms E 21 July 2015 NZSHD 7 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...and copied to the applicant. In this amended statement one of the original allegations against the applicant contained in the first statement has been removed, and there was an explanation from Constable North for the amendment. [17] The applicant filed her own statement on the day of the hearing, together with a statement from her mother, Mrs H. The Hearing on 29 June 2015 [18] Constable North conducted the Police case and also testified on oath as the only Police witness. He read...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement: Using personal information for identity verification purposes in law enforcement [pdf, 644 KB]

   ...has been assigned is a relatively routine and error-free procedure for Police. The Police information management system holds biographical details, a photograph, criminal history details and fingerprint information of previous offenders. 8. Police file about 80 percent of all charges in New Zealand. Under the Policing Act 2008, Police have the power to take “identifying particulars” of those in custody or suspected of committing an offence. Identifying particulars are:  the perso...

6. RV v ZL LCRO 85/2012 (23 May 2016) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...never acted for Mr RV in relation to [Company A]. • Mr ZL misled NZLS by omitting to advise he had acted for both parties in the transaction. [26] Finally, the Committee considered whether it should order an independent review of Mr ZL’s files but reached the view it was not necessary to do so. [27] In summary, the Committee determined to take no further action in respect of any of Mr RV’s complaints. Review [28] The review progressed by way of a hearing in [City] on 28...

7. 2015 Ministry of Justice annual report - report in relation to selected non-departmental appropriations [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...Families Professional Services Number of service provision appointments (see note 1) New measure (see note 2) 5,600–5,800 5,238 The result is lower than anticipated when the forecast was completed. The forecast anticipated the trend in CPYF filings would continue an upwards trajectory but this has not occurred. The Ministry considers the number of service provisions is under‑reported. Work underway in relation to Service Provision delivery will improve the quality of data...

8. Hewitt v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 50 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...The response [17] Mr Standing’s response to the complaint was a letter dated 30 September 2011. [18] Mr Standing said the company Living New Zealand Ltd had gone into liquidation. Apparently as a result of these events he no longer held his file relating to Mr Hewitt, and could only respond on the basis of recollection. [19] Mr Standing claimed in the letter: “At no stage was Mr & Mrs Hewitt ever misled on immigration advice. Mrs Hewitt refers in her email dated 5th Septe...

9. JM v DTM [2011] NZIACDT 1 (19 January 2011) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...not clerical work under the Act. It is a core function of providing immigration advice under section 7. [28] The Adviser drew particular attention to the terms of paragraph (a) of the definition. The phrase points to the keeping of professional files, whether electronic, paper or otherwise. There may of course be questions as to the boundaries of that work. However, it is wholly unconvincing to suggest it includes taking instructions from clients. It could equally be claimed that “...

10. Whiles-Clarry v Standing [2011] NZIACDT 18 (6 July 2011) [pdf, 119 KB]

    ...before she qualified as a “sponsor”. [6.9] On 15 July 2009, the Complainants requested their original documents be returned. An email in response dated 16 July 2009 said: “I’ll be happy to send through the original documents we have on file, however before I can do this I will require our final invoice to be paid. If you could arrange for this to be paid ASAP it would be appreciated, and then I will return the documents.” [6.10] The letter was written by Ms Climo who descr...