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1. Proactive release – The New Zealand Bill of Rights (Declarations of Inconsistency) Amendment Bill [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...Gender Implications 31. There are no specific gender implications arising out of this paper. However, freedom from discrimination on the basis of sex is a right affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act to which declarations of inconsistency would apply. Disability Perspective 32. There are no specific disability implications arising out of this paper. However, freedom from discrimination on the basis of disability is a right affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act to which declarations of inconsistency...

2. Going through the Family Court to work out parenting arrangements Info Booklet MOJ0510 [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...Services Directory They have a list of support services that help whānau (family and friends) across Aotearoa New Zealand. These services range from housing to counselling. • Freephone 0800 211 211 • Visit familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ CCS Disability Action They provide information and support to people with disabilities and their whānau (family and friends). Contact: • Freephone 0800 227 200 • Email info@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz The Ministry for Ethnic Communitie...

3. Remote participation in courts discussion document plain language summary [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...have to use it? People who do not have access to technology or the ability to use it, or who cannot communicate effectively through it, will still be able to attend court in person. Remote technology may not be suitable for some people with disabilities or when there are cultural or language barriers. All options set out in the discussion document depend on appropriate technology and facilities being available, as well as court participants being able to take part effectively...

4. Proactive-release-Better-Outcomes-for-Victims-Work-Programme_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...and a review of third-party services for victims managed by the Ministry. 75 Specialised services and providers for victims will also be of continued value as this work progresses, such as services with a focus on tangata whenua, tangata pasefika, disabled people and other diverse communities, as well as providers with experience dealing with the unique characteristics of family violence and sexual violence. 76 As outlined in the work programme in Appendix 1, justice sector agencies hav...

5. NZCVS Core Report Cycle 2 (2019) [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...Adults living in sole-parent households (37%) were significantly more likely to experience crime while adults living in couple-only households (26%) were significantly less likely to experience crime When factors such as age were considered, disabled adults were significantly more likely to experience crime (40%). Adults with higher levels of psychological distress were significantly more likely to experience crime. About 43% of adults with a moderate level and 51% of adults with...

6. Hristovski v Accident Compensation Corporation (Interpretation of Decision) [2023] NZACC 015 [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...suffered injury by accident on 19 August 2009 when he slipped over and fell to the floor at a McDonalds restaurant. He injured his right elbow and right shoulder. ACC accepted cover and in 2018, the appellant applied for a lump sum due to permanent disability. He resides in Macedonia. He supplied medical evidence that he was permanently disabled. ACC obtained an impairment assessment report from Dr Meades, which concluded that there was a 20 per cent whole person impairment. On...

7. 2017 NZSSAA 003 (31 January 2017) [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...subject to such conditions as the chief executive thinks fit to impose, grant an emergency benefit under this Act on account of hardship to any person who satisfies the following conditions, namely: (a) that by reason of age, or of physical or mental disability, or of domestic circumstances, or for any other reason, he is unable to earn a sufficient livelihood for himself and his dependants (if any); and (b) that he is not qualified to be granted a main benefit under this Act, New Zea...

8. Form 1a - Application for criminal legal aid - Police Prosecutions [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...give further details or explain: 17. If you are charged with domestic violence matters, is the alleged victim your partner? Yes No Not applicable 18. Are you currently subject to the Mental Health Act or the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation Act? Yes No Has anyone else been charged with you for these offences? No Name(s) Yes 19. Court location 20. What date is your hearing? Be...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 025 (8 April 2016) [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to establish and recover overpayments of Sickness Benefit, Accommodation Supplement, Disability Allowance and Temporary Additional Support paid to the appellant in the period 17 September 2010 to 4 November 2010 amounting to $2,403.99. 2 Background [2] The appellant is a single man who was aged 36 years at the...

10. Standard explanation of effects and implications of EPA in relation to personal care and welfare [pdf, 131 KB]

    ...EPAs. Advance directive A written or oral directive: • by which a person makes a choice about a possible future health care procedure; and • that is intended to be effective only when he or she is not competent. See the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights set out in the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996. Attorney A person appointed by the donor to act for the donor on...