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1. Communication Assistance Quality Framework FINAL [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...and comprehend and respond to questions. Understanding the court process and giving evidence can be challenging for many people, particularly when the situation is stressful or emotional. For children and young people, people with neurodiversity,1 disability, physical or mental health conditions, or whose language and communication skills are not well developed, communication difficulties can be a barrier to effective participation in court proceedings. Communication difficulties are...

2. Fehling v Ministry of Health [2017] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...allocated a NHI number, that number and the name of the individual can be used by the Ministry to access clinical personal health information about that individual held by District Health Board (DHBs), Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and health and disability service providers. [2] Mr Fehling’s case has not been assisted by the unconventional manner in which it has been presented. Although directed on 17 August 2016 to file a written statement of evidence by 30 September 2016, he...

3. [2020] NZSAAA 2 (13 March 2020) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...• On the question of the impact on the appellant the refusal of his ICG application she says that when he left school he “made it very clear” that he “did not wish to remain dependent in any way on me” and had “chosen not to identify as disabled during his studies at university”. The decision to decline 8 his application is a denial of his “basic right to independence” and “has been detrimental to the health and wellbeing of a person who the state has identif...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 20 July 2020 Topic 8 Discharges to Air and Agrichemicals Northland Regional Plan Appeals [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...be produced to the Court at the hearing. 4 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback https://www.justice....

8. 27 July 2020 - Brookby Quarries Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...will be produced to the Court at the hearing. 3 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback https://www.justice.govt.n...

9. 24 May 2021 Drive Holdings Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...be produced to the Court at the hearing. 4 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback https://www.justice....

10. WYX v Attorney-General (Non-Publication Order) [2014] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 41 KB]

    ...identity of their two children. Although presently 2 aged 19 and 22, their mental capacity is said to be that of a two to three year old child. Because the plaintiffs have an unusual surname, the identity of their children as persons with disabilities will be simple to deduce. Removal of the decision from the Ministry of Justice website is requested. [3] The Attorney-General opposes removal of the decision from the website but submits the Tribunal should consider anonymising th...