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1. PDLA Operational Policy v3.1 [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...obtaining bodily samples, a doctor’s examination, an identification parade, a voice identification procedure or execution of any search warrants • the vulnerability of the person, including whether they are a young person or child, if they have any disabilities such as mental health issues, an intellectual disability or language difficulties • the person’s resilience and likelihood that they will follow advice, and whether they seek the provider’s attendance • whether t...

2. Form1a Criminal legal aid application Police prosecution [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...please provide comment on why aid should be granted: 17. If you are charged with domestic violence matters, is the alleged victim your partner? Yes No 18. Are you currently subject to the Mental Health Act or the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation Act orders? 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?...

3. Proactive release – Government response to the Justice Committee report Inquiry into the 2017 General Election and 2016 Local Elections [pdf, 832 KB]

   ...states that this recommendation has merit and requires further investigation. The Committee’s recommendation to align District Health Boundaries with local authority boundaries will be considered in the context of the New Zealand Health and Disability System Review. The Committee’s recommendation for the establishment of a funding suppor model for local elections similar to the Election Access Fund for general elections will be considered by the Government as part of its review of...

4. Teeuwen v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for treatment injury) [2024] NZACC 206 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...been aware that he had something more than a shoulder sprain. As to his GP visit on 5 November 2019, Dr Jenner noted that Mr Teeuwen had headaches and neck pain which, in retrospect, were relevant. In a decision on 18 June 2021, the Health and Disability Commissioner found, on another person’s septic arthritis misdiagnosis on 17 September 2019, that the District Health Board failed to provide services with reasonable care and skill, and accordingly breached right 4(1) of the Code...

5. [2024] NZEmpC 253 Johnston v Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...practitioners, particularly practitioners with disabilities, who are inherently vulnerable in employment settings. She submitted that it is a matter of public interest to establish clear and equitable standards that protect the employment rights of disabled practitioners while also ensuring public safety. [22] Mr Russell, counsel for Te Whatu Ora, noted that there has been no personal grievance filed against it in relation to the notification to OTBNZ. He submitted that t...

6. Appearing in court - what you need to know

   ...Request for an Interpreter form You and the prosecutor should provide the interpreter with all documentation relevant to your case. A list of appropriately qualified and experienced New Zealand Sign Language interpreters can be found on the Office of Disability Issues website. Office of Disability Issues Complaints about interpreters Interpreters are sourced and appointed by the court. If, during your appearance, you are unhappy with the court-appointed interpreter, you should raise this with y...

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7. [2022] NZACC 8 – N v ACC (20 January 2022) [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...describes very clearly a C type pain deep in the groin. This is fairly classical of labral pathology or joint pathology. She feels it is very deep and it grinds in the hip. She has never had a problem with it before. [The appellant] works in the disability sector as a care giver. She is unable to work at present. [17] On 28 June 2019, the file was reviewed by Ms Reid, Clinical Advisor who commented: There is sufficient medical information to establish a temporal and causal link...

8. Interim Regulatory Impact Statement: Consultation options for adoption law reform [pdf, 857 KB]

   ...particular interest in ensuring that adoption law is consistent with New Zealand’s domestic and international human rights obligations. 16 Data received from Department of Internal Affairs on 1 April 2021. Regulatory Impact Statement | 11 Disabled communities Disabled persons have in the past suffered from both direct and indirect discrimination in the adoption process. The community has been concerned regarding the consent provision of the Adoption Act, which allows for...

9. NZCVS Cycle 3 (2020) Section 6 Reporting to the Police [xlsx, 160 KB]

   ...Deprivation index The New Zealand Index of Deprivation 2013 (NZDep2013) groups deprivation scores into deciles (or quintiles), where 1 represents the areas with the least deprived scores, and 10 (or 5) represents the areas with the most deprived scores. Disability In the report, adults with disability are defined using the Washington Group Short Set (WGSS) of disability questions. The questions ask if the respondent has experienced difficulties performing basic universal activities (walking...

10. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - discussion document - accessible [docx, 206 KB]

    ...ethnic or national origins”. What is the problem with the current law? More groups than those based on “colour, race, or ethnic or national origins” are targeted by hateful speech, including groups based on their religion, gender, sexuality, and disability. The Government thinks that the incitement of hatred for these reasons is also wrong and is worthy of being subject to civil and criminal processes. The Royal Commission also considered that religion should be included in the provisions...