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1. BORA Manukau City Council (Regulation of Prostitution in Specified Places) Bill [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...action is to restrict that freedom. [2] 6. New Zealand and international jurisprudence supports the proposition that forms of expression that may be regarded as offensive or distasteful are nevertheless protected forms of expression. The Court of Appeal in Living Word Film Distributors v Human Rights Action Group [3] accepted the proposition that a fundamental aspect of the right to freedom of expression is that it extends to protecting all information and opinion, however offensive or...

2. BORA Health (Protection) Amendment Bill [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...this is possible while protecting public health. • Individuals are required to be kept informed about the nature of any power that is exercised and its implications, any steps planned to be taken in respect of the individual, and the right to appeal or to apply for judicial review. • Any measure should not be applied for longer than is necessary to minimise the public health risk posed by the individual. Section 11 - Right to refuse medical treatment 8. The Bill contains new pow...

3. CAC 306 v White [2016] NZREADT 38 [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...that she disclosed, that Ms White must have been aware of, and that she chose not to disclose. Result [34] The charge against Ms White is dismissed. [35] Pursuant to s 113 of the Act, we record that any person affected by this decision may appeal against it to the High Court by virtue of s 116 of the Act. ____________________ Hon P J Andrews Chairperson [2016] NZREADT 38 - White ____________________ Ms N Dangen Member _____________...

4. Director of Proceedings v Nelson (Costs) [2014] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...civil litigation an award of costs can be made in favour of an unsuccessful party, but only in extreme cases. See Body Corporate 97010 v Auckland City Council (2001) 15 PRNZ 372 (CA) at [20] to [21]: [20] In England it has been said by the Court of Appeal that where the successful party raises issues or makes allegations improperly or unreasonably, “the Court may not only deprive him of his costs but may order him to pay the whole or a part of the unsuccessful party’s costs”, from...

5. CL v SC LCRO 218/2015 (6 April 2016) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...consequence, Mr CL could readily have established that by producing evidence of the time he received the email. [36] Mr NH submits that the LCRO has discretion to extend the time for filing of a review. He argues that as there is no right to appeal a determination of the LCRO other than by way of seeking judicial review, a LCRO should adopt a “clean slate” approach to each case, and with a view to resolving issues such as arise in this case, in favour of the person in jeopardy...

6. [2016] NZEmpC 91 Khurana v Singh [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...plaintiff will be unable to pay the costs of the defendant if the plaintiff is unsuccessful in the proceedings, then the Judge may, if he or she thinks it just in all the circumstances, order the giving of security for costs. [17] The Court of Appeal in McLachlan Ltd v MEL Network Ltd when dealing with r 5.4 of the High Court Rules stated: 8 [15] The rule [for security for costs] itself contemplates an order for security where the plaintiff will be unable to meet an adverse aw...

7. YC v LV LCRO 57/2013 (16 April 2015) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...has broad powers to conduct her own investigations, including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator, and seek and receive evidence. The statutory power of review is much broader than an appeal, and gives the LCRO discretion as to the approach to be taken 3 Deliu v Hong [2012] NZHC 158, [2012] NZAR 209 at [40]-[41]. 4 on any particular review and the extent of the invest...

8. BB & AB v CC LCRO 134/2012 (26 August 2015) [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...has broad powers to conduct her own investigations, including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a standards committee or an investigator, and seek and receive evidence. The statutory power of review is much broader than an appeal, and gives the LCRO discretion as to the approach to be taken on any particular review and the extent of the investigations necessary to conduct that review. Review hearing [17] Ms and Mr AB attended a review hearing in Auckland on...

9. DN v EO LCRO 263/2013 (31 August 2015) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...has broad powers to conduct her own investigations, including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator, and seek and receive evidence. The statutory power of review is much broader than an appeal, and gives the LCRO discretion as to the approach to be taken on any particular review and the extent of the investigations necessary to conduct that review. 1 Deliu v Hong [2012] NZHC...

10. VJ v JT LCRO 279/2014 (2 September 2015) [pdf, 99 KB]

    ...has broad powers to conduct her own investigations, including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a standards committee or an investigator, and seek and receive evidence. The statutory power of review is much broader than an appeal, and gives the LCRO discretion as to the approach to be taken on any particular review and the extent of the investigations necessary to conduct that review. Review Issue [17] Mr VJ expressed concern that the Committee gave weight,...