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1. 2017 NZSSAA 051 (6 September 2017) [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...territory, and it requires the same treatment to be accorded to such persons as is given to nationals in relation to social security, which is defined as: … legal provisions in respect of employment injury, occupational diseases, maternity, sickness, disability, old age, death, unemployment, family responsibilities and any other contingency which, according to national laws or regulations, is covered by a social security scheme. [37] The appellants have not been recognised as refu...

2. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends June 2019 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...people charged and people discharged without conviction.3 Unfit to stand trial and not guilty by reason of insanity In 2018/2019, 180 people were found 'unfit to stand trial' because of a current mental impairment (such as intellectual disability, mental disorder or mental illness such as dementia). There are a wide range of offence types for which people are found unfit to stand trial. The most common offence type (as the person's most serious offence) was assault...

3. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends December 2021 [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...people were aged under 20 years, and 60% were aged under 30 years. Unfit to stand trial and not guilty by reason of insanity In 2021, 184 people were found unfit to stand trial because of a current mental impairment (such as intellectual disability, mental disorder or mental illness such as dementia). This decreased by 4% compared to 2020. There are a wide range of offence types for which people are found unfit to stand trial. The most common offence type (as the person&...

4. L v EQC [2021] CEIT-2019-0036 [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...particulars in writing of all other insurances covering that property (if any). (2) Notwithstanding subclause (1), if natural disaster damage is not immediately apparent, or if the insured person is unable by his or her absence or incapacity, or by other disability suffered by him or her and proved to the satisfaction of the Commission, to give notice, or deliver a claim to the Commission, at or within the required time, it shall be sufficient compliance with this clause for notice t...

5. Sax v Commissioner of Police (Strike-Out – Privacy) [2022] NZHRRT 34 [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...(Kropelnicki) the Tribunal held that a persistent failure to comply with timetable directions and to progress his claim over a two-year period, amounted to an abuse of its processes. As in this case, Mr Kropelnicki claimed discrimination on grounds of disability. The Tribunal held that he was entitled to reasonable accommodation of any impairment. It also held that as a lay litigant he was entitled to some latitude, but that latitude did not extend so far as to permit the continuation...

6. Proceeds of Crime Fund

   ...Ministry for Regulation Manatū Mō Te Taiao | Ministry for the Environment Manatū Wāhine | Ministry for Women Hīkina Whakatutuki | Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment Manatū Kaupapa Waonga | Ministry of Defence Whaikaha | Ministry of Disabled People Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education Manatū Aorere | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga | Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Te Tāh�...

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7. Guo v PwC (Discovery and Search Order) [2021] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...proceedings to be heard, determined, or otherwise dealt with, as fairly, efficiently, simply, and speedily as is consistent with justice; and (b) that are not inconsistent with the Act or, as the case requires, the Privacy Act 1993 or the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994, or with these regulations.3 [10] The Tribunal’s power to order discovery of even confidential documents was not questioned in Alpine Energy Ltd v Human Rights Review Tribunal [2014] NZHC 2792 (11 Nov...

8. Proactive release - Setting the strategic direction for New Zealand's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Regime [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...report back to Cabinet. Human Rights 52. There are no human rights implications arising directly from the proposals in this paper. Gender Implications 53. There are no gender implications arising directly from the proposals in this paper. Disability Perspective 54. There are no disability implications arising directly from the proposals in this paper. Publicity 55. Subject to Cabinet approval, the National AML/CFT Strategy and Implementation Plan will be publicised proacti...

9. Sale-and-Supply-of-Alcohol-Community-Participation-Amendment-Bill.FINAL.pdf [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...adversarial 36 I propose changing the procedure of DLC hearings so that they: 36.1 are conducted without unnecessary formality – for example, by ensuring the venue is not intimidating and is easily accessible, including for people with disabilities, 36.2 do not permit those who appear at hearings to question any party or witness – this would mean that DLC members could ask questions and parties who have points of clarification for other parties, could direct these to the...

10. BORA Public Health Bill [pdf, 617 KB]

    ...disclosure regime. A medical practitioner or specified person must report matters that constitute a health risk. Under the Bill, a health risk is defined quite broadly. The information to be provided includes an individual's medical history, disabilities, health services provided, test information and any information collected before or in the course of health services provided to the individual. 35. A medical practitioner or specified person and laboratories must also notify the...