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1. Human Rights Act 1993

   ...and destruction of documents – importance of maintaining Tribunal’s file intact – Public Records Act 2005, ss 17 and 18 Mullane v Attorney-General (Request for Documents) [2020] NZHRRT 14 Access to Tribunal file – complaint referred back to Human Rights Commission for mediation – statutory attachment of confidentiality to mediation – effect on open justice principle and on media access to Tribunal file during mediation process – Human Rights Act 1993, ss 75, 83, 85, 86, 87, 92D...

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2. Human rights

   Human rights recognise the dignity and worth of all people. Human rights are basic standards that influence how we live together and how we recognise the interests of other people and the community. They also govern the relationship between people or groups of people and the government. Human rights are vital for the development of a diverse, inclusive and democratic society that respects the rule of law, human dignity, equality and freedom. Domestic human rights Several Acts govern human rights...

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3. Position profile: Human Rights Commissioner (with responsibility for disability rights) [pdf, 33 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER (WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS) Position Title: Human Rights Commissioner Reports to: Chief Human Rights Commissioner Appointed by: Governor-General on the advice of the Minister of Justice Time commitment: Full-time (reduced time commitment may be negotiable) Term: Up to 5 years Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Expenses: Travel, telephone calls etc, met by the Commission for Commission related busi...

4. DHRP-Position-Profile [docx, 34 KB]

   [bookmark: _Hlk179289511] POSITION PROFILE DIRECTOR – HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS Title: Director, Human Rights Proceedings Reports to: Chief Human Rights Commissioner (for administration purposes only) Appointed by: Governor-General on the advice of the Minister of Justice Term: Up to 5 years Time commitment: Full-Time Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Expenses: Travel etc, met by the office of Human Rights Proceedings for Commission related business. _____________________...

5. FAQS

   Human rights implications and Bill of Rights Act vetting: FAQs  This page answers frequently asked questions about: human rights issues and implications in policy development the process of assessing Bills for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (Bill of Rights Act vetting). For more information, contact the Ministry of Justice at boravet@justice.govt.nz.This page covers the following topics: Human rights in policy development When should I approach the Ministry of J...

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6. Guidance for the appointment of Human Rights Commissioners [pdf, 257 KB]

   Guidance Appointment of Human Rights Commissioners Ministry of Justice September 2020 ISBN 978-0-473-54372-3 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 Overview of the Human Rights Commission..................................................................... 2 Role of...

7. Human v New Zealand Law Society [2022] NZLCDT 50 (22 December 2022) [pdf, 205 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 50 LCDT 013/22 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN HIEROPHANTIC HARLEQUINESQUE HUMAN Appellant AND NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY Respondent DEPUTY CHAIR Dr J G Adams MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr S Hunter KC Ms K King Ms M Noble Prof D Scott HEARING 6 December 2022 HELD AT Specialist Courts and Tribunals Centre, Auckland DATE OF D...

8. International Human Rights Law and Declarations

   Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1948. Its Preamble proclaims the Declaration as a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”. The Declaration affirms basic civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights and many of these rights are now regarded as having achieved the status of customary international law including the right to life, freed...

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9. Regulatory Impact Statement Human Rights Amendment Bill [pdf, 178 KB]

   Regulatory Impact Statement: Human Rights Amendment Bill Agency disclosure statement This Regulatory Impact Statement (‘RIS’) has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice. It provides an analysis of options to change the role and structure of the Human Rights Commission in order to strengthen its performance. On 20 October 2010, the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Tariana Tūria, announced the establishment of a full-time Disability Rights Commissioner within the Commi...

10. OIA-120744.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...fourth Universal Periodic Review • 13 August 2024 - Email - Email to the office responding to comment from Cabinet Committee • 22 August 2024 - Email - Email to the office regarding submission of New Zealand’s formal response to the UN Human Rights Council s9(2)(a) s9(2)(a) • 23 August 2024 - Email - Email to the office regarding UPR press release and launch of the Human Rights Monitor • 23 September 2024 - Draft statement - Draft formal adoption statement �...