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1. BORA Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...land and its intrinsic cultural dimension, the limit is demonstrably justified under section 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. 5. Particular provisions of the Bill further limit the freedom from discrimination, on the basis of family status, age, and disability. Other provisions limit the freedom of expression affirmed by section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act. The limiting measures are designed to ensure the purposes of the Bill can be met in a meaningful way and we also consider those l...

2. OIA-119562.pdf [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...5 11 12 9 6 10 10 7 Famil~ Courts Rules 2002 45 29 25 27 19 28 18 19 19 35 25 Famil~ Proceedings Act 1980 11 5 9 9 4 7 4 4 5 2 3 Famil~ Protection Act 1955 4 3 3 2 2 1 4 2 0 3 3 Famil~ Violence Act 2018 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 10 16 14 10 Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation} Act 2003 Law Reform (Testamentar~ Promises} Act 1949 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Treatment} Act 1992 Oranga Tamar...

3. Borst v ACC [2014] NZACA 8 [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...reported again on 20 June 1978 for Mr Borst’s lump sum assessment under s 119. He assessed Mr Borst’s loss of function for the above knee amputation at 70% and 5% for the fracture of the left acetabulum; he did not think there was any permanent disability with regard to the fractured pelvis. There was no investigation of Mr Borst’s mental state for lump sum compensation purposes or to see if he should have any therapy or other psychological interventions. [13] On 8 July 1980, M...

4. Proactive release - Sexual violence response [pdf, 7.7 MB]

   ...for sexual violence complainants, this amendment would apply in all court proceedings, and for defendants too. 38. Currently, communication assistance is available for witnesses and defendants when giving evidence if they have a ‘communication disability’.7 Using a communication assistant (usually a speech therapist) in these situations can reduce confusion and help the witness to give better quality evidence. 39. A person may need assistance to understand questions, or communicat...

5. Proactive release - Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence [pdf, 7.7 MB]

   ...for sexual violence complainants, this amendment would apply in all court proceedings, and for defendants too. 38. Currently, communication assistance is available for witnesses and defendants when giving evidence if they have a ‘communication disability’.7 Using a communication assistant (usually a speech therapist) in these situations can reduce confusion and help the witness to give better quality evidence. 39. A person may need assistance to understand questions, or communicat...

6. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination Summary of submissions [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...disproportionate discrimination due their current vulnerability under existing legislation, which is why they deserve greater protections. Some submitters thought the current legislation does not appropriately address the vulnerability of those living with disabilities and called for any new legislation to have a specific and explicit focus on this group. Those with intellectual disabilities were specifically highlighted by some submitters. Some submitters said all individuals should be p...

7. Tai Rakena v Corrections [2017] NZHRRT 24 [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...which had led to the breach of Mr Tai Rakena’s privacy and make it unlikely a similar breach could occur in future. [6] Mr Tai Rakena did not raise the issue again until some seven months later when on 28 May 2016 he wrote to the Health and Disability Commissioner about other concerns relating to his health treatment in prison. The privacy breach and the subsequent meeting with Ms Shand were mentioned as a “PS”: PS I would also like to point out that my privacy was breached Oc...

8. Deaths that must be reported to the coroner

   ...Assessment and Treatment) Act in 1992 that requires the person to be detained as an inpatient or treated in the community detained as an inpatient for alcoholism or drug addition treatment in compulsory care or rehabilitation because of an intellectual disability under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003. The identity of the deceased person is unknown You must report a death to the coroner if you cannot establish the identity of the deceased. Thi...

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9. BORA Families Package (Income Tax and Benefits) Bill [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...winter energy payment is also not available to otherwise eligible people who are receiving long-term residential care in hospital or a rest home, or residential support services which are funded in whole or part under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. People can choose to opt-out of receiving a winter energy payment. 11. The Bill inserts a new definition for accommodation supplement purposes of the terms Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, and Area 4. The new definition will be...

10. Jury service - response to jury summons form [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...your juror fees, travel costs and childcare costs directly into your bank account. Bank account number Account name ________________________________ Please sign and date the form Signature Date Special requirements If you have a disability and any special requirements, such as a sign language interpreter, please phone us on 0800 268 787. Send in your form Complete, sign and print the form. You can post it to the District or High Court that summoned you for jury serv...