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1. 2023 archive

   This is the What's new for legal aid lawyers archive for news items from 2023. For current news items, please see the main What's new for legal aid lawyers  section. Updates to the word template package Mileage must be claimed as a GST inclusive rate Reminder- the nationwide holiday period roster for the PDLA service starts 15 December 2023 Message from the Legal Services Commissioner Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA) Provider Roster and Guidelines for the Holiday Roster Period Cu

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2. LCRO 195/2018 KW v LQ (26 June 2020) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...to take no further action with regard to her complaints about LQ on the basis that “in all the circumstances of the complaint, it appears to the Committee that further action would be unnecessary on inappropriate”.1 Background [2] In September 2017 KW was arrested when entering Country A, and charged with importation and possession of controlled drugs. KW’s family were unaware of this and became concerned as they had not heard from her.

3. 2022 archive

   ...survey by this date will be unable to be included on the holiday period roster. If you have any further questions about this, please contact RostersDL@justice.govt.nz. Criminal Process Improvement Programme – Christchurch District Court 06/10/2022 - Bail and the Admin Stage/Duty Lawyer Scope The Criminal Process Improvement Programme (CPIP), led by the Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu, is a justice-sector-wide effort to improve access to justice by establishing best practice...

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4. He Waka Roimata - Transforming our Criminal Justice System [pdf, 5 MB]

   He Waka Roimata Transforming Our Criminal Justice System First report of Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – SAFE AND EFFECTIVE JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP “It was a privilege to be asked by Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora to name its first report. This task was too important to perform alone, and so I discussed possibilities with friends and colleagues. My colleague Dr Karena Kelly, of Victoria University of Wellington, suggested 'He Waka Roimata', which translates as ' A Vessel of T

5. 2024 archive

   This is the What's new for legal aid lawyers archive for news items from 2024. For current news items, please see the main  What's new for legal aid lawyers  section. Urgent CPIP assignments over Christmas & New Year period Message from the Legal Services Commissioner Reminder – The PDLA holiday roster starts tomorrow nationwide. Legal Aid Applications for Repeat Criminal Parole proceedings Legal Aid Applications for Mental Health proceedings Legal aid payments to firms publishe

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6. Ram-Raid-Offending-and-Related-Measures-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 7.4 MB]

   Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Justice Proactive release - Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill Date of issue: 6 October 2023 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 4, subject to some redactions consistent with the grounds under the Official Information Act 1982. No. Document Comments 1 Strengthening the response to serious Some information has been withheld in accordance offending behaviour in ch

7. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - 5th report [pdf, 386 KB]

   GE.08-40566 (E) 010908 UNITED NATIONS CCPR International covenant on civil and political rights Distr. GENERAL CCPR/C/NZL/5 18 February 2008 Original: ENGLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 40 OF THE COVENANT Fifth periodic reports of States parties NEW ZEALAND∗ [24 December 2007] ∗ In accordance with the information transmitted to States

8. 2021 Justice Sector Projections Report [pdf, 873 KB]

   ...have been initiatives put in place to slow down the increase in remand time. This includes: • increased judicial capacity to help with the increased workload in the High Court and District Court • The High Impact Innovation Programme’s Bail Support Services which promotes making timely proposals for people to achieve bail. It was initially trialled in a few large courts between 2018 and 2020. The national rollout began in mid-2020 and is still underway. These initiatives h...

9. 14.02.2023 Long Term Insights Briefing The Future of Imprisonment II FINAL [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   Research New Zealand 1 Long-term Insights Briefing The Future of Imprisonment in New Zealand II Final Report October 2022 Research New Zealand 2 Long-term Insights Briefing The Future of Imprisonment in New Zealand II PREPARED FOR Rebecca Lancashire Ministry of Justice PREPARED BY Emanuel Kalafatelis, Annita Wood and Jane Falloon CONTACT DETAILS Emanuel Kalafatelis Research New Zealand Phone 04 499 3088 www.researchnz.

10. Regulatory Impact Assessments

    When there's a proposal to create, change or repeal legislation or regulations, the government agency responsible often has to provide Cabinet with a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). RIAs summarise: the problem that need to be addressed options for addressing the problem the costs and benefits of each option who has been consulted and their views proposals for implementation and review. RIAs are published when the relevant Bill is introduced to Parliament or the regulation is gazetted, or a

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