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   On this page, you'll find various reports relating to victims and the criminal justice system in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please note:  While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, extracting, and reporting the data and information on this website, Te  Tāhū  o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice and the Chief Victims Advisor give no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the use directly, or indirectly, of the...

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2. 2022-12-07-Decision-on-Application-to-Remove-Counsel-Assisting.pdf [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...permitted Interested Parties is allowed does not detract from the inquisitorial nature of the inquiry, nor from the fact that the findings are not conclusive as to the civil or criminal liability of any person. [9] Establishing the facts may require careful exploration and robust testing of the evidence. But – unlike in an adversarial trial – the fundamental interests of the Court and all Interested Parties are aligned. To the extent the Applicants believe or perceive that the...

3. WC VB UA v WC VB UA LCRO 189/2012, 184/2014, 180/2012 & 190/2012 (10 September 2015) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...Probate was granted on 18 September 2009. [13] On 20 May 2010 Ms UA wrote to Mr WC on behalf of herself and Mr and Mrs VB, seeking compensation from Mr WC in respect of the loss they had suffered “as a result of [Mr WC] breaching [his] duty of care owed to each of [them]”. In the letter Ms UA referred in some detail to the Court of Appeal judgment in Gartside v Sheffield, Young and Ellis.2 1 WC submissions to LCRO (24 August 2015)...

4. LA - Reference - Supervised provider - Part 3b [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...for the following areas of law as a supervised provider: Please ensure you mark your preferences clearly Legal Aid Services Civil Criminal Family Mental Health Māori Land Court, Māori appellate Court or Waitangi Tribunal Refugee and Protected Persons reference Supervised provider PArt 3b MOJ0052.3B-June13_reference SuperviSed provider Page 2 / 6 PART 3B – SeCTion 2 Information for referees The information you provide in this form is for the purpose of assessing...

5. BORA Education Amendment Bill [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...seizure. There are two limbs to the section 21 right. First, section 21 is applicable only in respect of those activities that constitute a "search or seizure". Second, where certain actions do constitute a search or seizure, section 21 protects only against those searches or seizures that are "unreasonable" in the circumstances. 5. The Bill amends the Education Act 1989 (the 1989 Act) to give powers of entry and inspection to authorised persons to ensure that early c...

6. BORA Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Bill [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...ensuring that an additional decision-making process is avoided where a decision has already been made. 16. We consider that the Bill’s processes for determining WCO applications made before transition day are procedurally fair and offer adequate protection of the right to natural justice. Appeal rights in respect of water conservation orders 17. The 2010 Act removed the jurisdiction of the Environment Court to consider appeals from decisions in respect of water conservation orders i...

7. BORA Inquiries Bill [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Summary of the Bill The Bill provides for three forms of inquiry: “Royal commissions”, “public inquiries” and “government inquiries.” The different forms would enjoy similar powers and protections but differ in their manner of appointment and reporting. The Bill aims to reform and modernise the legal framework relating to inquiries so inquiries are more flexible, effective and efficient. The Bill sets out the powers of an...

8. BORA Meat Board Restructuring Bill [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...seizure. There are two limbs to the section 21 right. First, section 21 is applicable only in respect of those activities that constitute a "search or seizure". Second, where certain actions do constitute a search or seizure, section 21 protects only against those searches or seizures that are "unreasonable" in the circumstances. Inspection and auditing powers - Clauses 40-46, 59-63 17. To achieve the objectives underlying the Bill it was considered necessary to im...

9. BORA Local Government Law Reform Bill [pdf, 405 KB]

   ...reasonable for the purpose of section 21. 5. The removal of abandoned vehicles does not significantly intrude on the privacy of the owner and is necessary to deal with a problem that imposes a significant cost on ratepayers. The Bill will provide some protection for vehicle owners as the vehicle may not be removed until the police have been notified. The local authority must also make reasonable efforts to notify the last registered owner of the vehicle that it has been removed and tha...

10. [2021] NZIACDT 9 - SL v Mackintosh (5 May 2021) [pdf, 227 KB]

    ...her. Throughout the nine months, the complainant says, she was very patient. Her trust in Ms Mackintosh was shattered when she was given the first decline letter in May 2019. [24] It is contended that Ms Mackintosh, as a professional, failed to protect the complainant’s interest and must be held responsible for her conduct. Submissions from Ms Mackintosh [25] Mr Moses, counsel for Ms Mackintosh, produced submissions on 24 March 2021. He noted that Ms Mackintosh had already...