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1. RIA Terrorism Suppression Act part 2 [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...strengthen counter-terrorism measures in New Zealand. “Terrorist act” definition The “terrorist act” definition remains untested by the courts, with the only case that has been successfully prosecuted (R v Tarrant2) resulting in a guilty plea. However, agencies, including New Zealand Police, have identified that there are aspects of the definition that may impede their ability to utilise the TSA as intended. Given the “terrorist act” definition is the cornerstone of the T...

2. LCRO 81/2018 QQ v RR (26 November 2019) [pdf, 548 KB]

   ...from that procedural defect was not fair to Mrs RR or Mr QQ. The process from then on was tainted by that procedural unfairness. It appears from the decision under review that the Committee was swayed by the blended narrative, and Mrs RR’s pleas for clemency and charity. It is accepted that Mrs RR found herself in the unenviable position of many an unsuccessful litigant. She lost. The Court set the 2010 agreement aside. Based on an overall consideration of the available ma...

3. Alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians in court - research report [pdf, 1022 KB]

   ...clinician in court service The AOD clinician in court service is currently provided in nine of the 63 district courts in New Zealand. The clinicians are available in court to conduct a brief assessment (screening) of offenders who have entered a guilty plea. Compared to a comprehensive AOD report, the intention of the AOD clinician in court service is to provide an earlier and more efficient way to identify the existence of AOD issues, with immediate access to clinical advice. This clinic...

4. LCRO 50/2017 TG v JT and TAP LIMITED (26 January 2018) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...Ethics, Professional Responsibility and the Lawyer (2nd ed, LexisNexis, Wellington, 2006) at 149. 15 [86] I now set out the relevant parts of s 57 of the EA, and s 151 of the Act: 57 Privilege for settlement negotiations, mediation, or plea discussions (1) A person who is a party to, or a mediator in, a dispute of a kind for which relief may be given in a civil proceeding has a privilege in respect of any communication between that person and any other person who is a party...

5. Manuel v Waitakere City Council [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...Z flashing at the horizontal joint between the plywood cladding has not been installed. Window leaks (emphasis added). There is a fault with the windows allowing water ingress (emphasis added). [19] An inference can been drawn from that pleading that at the very least Mr and Mrs Manuel knew in September 2001 that their house had some problems with water ingress. [20] It is submitted by both the First and Second respondents that the claimants, Mr and Mrs Manuel, had actua...

6. LCRO 10/2018 DO v ABC & Body Corporate (30 August 2019) [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...that if the members voted for the motion, this would have the effect of stopping the body corporate from throwing good money after bad. [83] History has proved him largely correct, but that is not the point. On the day, so it would seem, his plea fell on mostly deaf ears because the motion was defeated. [84] There is no reason to doubt that what Mr DO said accorded with his instructions from his client. A belief that the litigation was unfair and wasteful appears to have been th...

7. Cooper v Wellington City Council [pdf, 237 KB]

   CLAIM NO: 2171 UNDER The Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 IN THE MATTER of an adjudication BETWEEN AVIS COOPER Claimant AND WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL First Respondent AND R & I KENNEDY LIMITED Second Respondent AND R TE ONE ASSOCIATES LIMITED Third Respondent AND No Fourth Respondent Master Build Services Limited having been struck out AND TREVOR GASKIN Fifth Respondent AND No Sixth Respondent CSR Building

8. Moko Sayviah RANGITOHERIRI (CSU-2015-ROT-000302) [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...child has suffered considerably and eventually the child has died as a result of the injuries received. (b) A man and a woman acting as caregivers were charged with very serious crimes for ill­ treating this child including murder. They have now pleaded guilty to manslaughter and ill-treating a child. They have been remanded in custody and will appear for sentencing on June 27th 2016. (c) Pursuant to the Coroners Act 2006, having opened the Inquiry, I am required to adjourn conducti...

9. Interpreter Services Quality Framework [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...interpreter services in court or tribunal proceedings • if the participant is self-represented, determine the level of interpreting assistance required • in a criminal proceeding, ensure the defendant understands the process before entering plea and before embarking on trial • introduce the interpreter to the court or tribunal, brief the interpreter and explain their role as an officer of the court • ensure courtroom communication is conducted in plain English (where ap...

10. 2023 archive

    This is the What's new for legal aid lawyers archive for news items from 2023. For current news items, please see the main What's new for legal aid lawyers  section. Updates to the word template package Mileage must be claimed as a GST inclusive rate Reminder- the nationwide holiday period roster for the PDLA service starts 15 December 2023 Message from the Legal Services Commissioner Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA) Provider Roster and Guidelines for the Holiday Roster Period Cu...

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