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1. LCRO 27/2018 DY v UQ [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...[50] The costs and fines were not unreasonable. [51] Without evidence of Mr DY’s financial position, his request for a reduction cannot be advanced. Summary [52] Having considered all the materials available on review, including Mr GP’s careful presentation at the review hearing on Mr DY’s behalf, there is no good reason to reverse or modify the Committee’s decision. That is confirmed. 12 Costs [53] I have considered ordering Mr DY to pay costs on review pursuan...

2. LCRO 299/2013 DT v GB (23 May 2017) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...without which the borrowing could not have proceeded. Mrs GB is correct. [18] The actions (or inactions) of a trustee are subject to the scrutiny and supervision of the High Court. In a number of decisions by this Office the LCRO has been careful to ensure that the complaints procedure provided for in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) is not used as a substitute for Court proceedings.15 For that reason, this decision does not address allegations made by Mrs GB that...

3. LCRO 108/2016 WJ v FM (19 March 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...informed consent to the lawyer continuing to act for the client and no duties to the consenting clients have been or will be breached. [41] Overarching the rules considered by the Committee, is r 6 itself, which emphasises a lawyer’s obligation to protect the interests of his or her client, to the exclusion of the interest of third parties. [42] In acting for two parties on the same matter, even if the matter is, as was appears to be the case here a seemingly straightforward conve...

4. GZ v Lu [2019] NZIACDT 15 (15 March 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...the complainant and by assisting her to respond to Immigration New Zealand’s letter. These mistakes were isolated and not part of a wider provision of immigration advice to the complainant or other clients. The Headsun staff had now reflected carefully on what had happened. [30] Counsel stated that Mr Lu now acknowledged that on one occasion he did check and make minor grammatical suggestions to the contents of the complainant’s 7 proposed letter in response to Immigratio...

5. ASC annual report 2019 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...considerations the ASC felt important when making changes to abortion legislation. The ALC will report back to the House by 8 February 2020. The ASC is working closely with Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health officials to assist with healthcare delivery planning and new legislation. CERTIFYING CONSULTANTS & OPERATING DOCTORS The ASC has received a higher number of applications to be appointed as a certifying consultant from doctors all over New Zealand. The ASC is encou...

6. LCDT Annual Report 2023 [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...height of the Covid 19 pandemic, but are planned to resume later this year. New members are inducted by the chairperson, with a full review of the governing legislation, procedural rules and court etiquette. Ethical duties of members are also carefully outlined, as are evidential rules and the rules underlying natural justice. Administration The Tribunal’s Case Manager, Ms Susan Knight has continued to efficiently co-ordinate all of the administration including the com...

7. Auckland Standards Committee v Davidson [2012] NZLCDT 35 [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...to complex facts. Nor does the difficulty only arise from the tragedy of the situation, both for all of those investors who suffered from the collapse of the companies or to the practitioner in facing these charges at the end of a distinguished career. The difficulty arises most acutely when the Tribunal has to assess the viewpoint of a reasonable person, informed of the surrounding circumstances. It transpires that the reasonable perspective in question, which will be discussed...

8. Ministry-of-Justice-Annual-Report-2021-22.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...into self-isolation, but our courts performed better than those in other countries. By April 2022, the number of court events were on track to exceed 91% of pre-pandemic levels, and by the end of June were up to 95% • our comprehensive approach to protecting our people and those seeking access to justice included: › legislative and corporate policy changes › becoming a workplace vaccinator › the use of rapid antigen tests (RATs) in the courts for jury trials, judicial office...

9. Constitutional Advisory Panel Full Report 2013 [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   New Zealand’s Constitution A Report on a Conversation He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa NOVEMBER 2013 NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION: A Report on a Conversation | He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION: A Report on a Conversation | He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa New Zealand’s Constitution A Report on a Conversation He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa 1 NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION

10. LCRO 124/2017 RG v XP (4 December 2018) [pdf, 250 KB]

    ...an apparent discrepancy, the contention that the Court was misled is firmly rejected. [56] It is acknowledged that Mr XP’s lawyers properly took the precaution of ensuring the discrepancy was brought to the Court’s notice. Their job was to protect and advance Mr XP’s interests. There was no reason for them to miss an opportunity to do that. Some 14 clients instruct their lawyers to take every point. Perspectives vary, what may seem minor to one person may be of far gre...