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1. David Bain report of Hon Ian Binnie QC on compensation claim amended [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   REPORT FOR THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE ON COMPENSATION CLAIM BY DAVID CULLEN BAIN BY HON IAN BINNIE QC 30 August 2012 (supplemented in response to questions raised by the Minister at our meeting of 13 September 2012) - ii - Table of Contents MANDATE AND METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................

2. David Bain report of Hon Ian Binnie QC on compensation claim supplementary [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   REPORT FOR THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE ON COMPENSATION CLAIM BY DAVID CULLEN BAIN BY HON IAN BINNIE QC 30 August 2012 (supplemented in response to questions raised by the Minister at our meeting of 13 September 2012) - ii - Table of Contents MANDATE AND METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................

3. [2013] NZEmpC 46 Aarts v Barnardos & Ors [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...Third Defendant AND THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER Fourth Defendant AND THE OMBUDSMAN Fifth Defendant AND MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Sixth Defendant AND THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE Seventh Defendant AND THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS Eighth Defendant AND THE INDEPENDENT POLICE CONDUCT AUTHORITY Ninth Defendant AND LANCE LAWSON BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Tenth Defendant Hearing: 11 and 13 March 2013 And by memorandum fil...

4. BORA Hazardous Substances And New Organisms (Transitional Provisions And Controls) Amendment Bill [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister for the Environment if you agree. Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Boris van Beusekom Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister for the Environment Copy for your information In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Att...

5. BORA Crimes (Match-fixing) Amendment Bill [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...to influence a betting outcome of an activity by manipulating the overall result or any event, other than for tactical or strategic sporting reasons. The provision will apply to sporting competitions, games, matches, races, and rallies involving human participants (whether or not they also involve equipment, horses, vehicles, or vessels), and dog races. 4.The proposed amendment itself raises no issue under the Bill of Rights Act. However, in extending the scope of s 240 to encompass ma...

6. BORA Taxation (Personal Tax Cuts and Remedial Matters) Bill [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...penalty provisions for Kiwisaver. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Stuart Beresford Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Office of Legal Counsel Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a re...

7. BORA Commerce Commission (Information Disclosure and Fees) Bill [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...payable to the NZCC. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager Human Rights/Bill of Rights Team Footnote: 1. The NZCC’s power to compel information is not the subject of the Bill and is therefore beyond the scope of our analysis of the Bill’s consistency with the Bill of Rights Act....

8. BORA Social Assistance (Payment of New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran’s Pensions Overseas) Amendment Bill [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...ages of 20 and 65. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager Human Rights/Bill of Rights Team In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to P...

9. BORA Customs and Excise Amendment Bill (No 3) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...view that new section 286(1A)(d) would be interpreted as authorising the making of regulations that are consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Acting Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament...

10. BORA Sports Anti-Doping Bill [pdf, 278 KB]

    ...ensure that, amongst other matters, the rules are not inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Advisor Bill of Rights / Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Minister of Sports and Recreation In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to de...