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1. Proactive release - Electoral (Registration of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill (No 2) [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...legislative provisions, which otherwise result in an incoherent Bill. Compliance 15. The Bill (No 2) complies with: 15.1. the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 15.2. the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 15.3. the disclosure statement requirements (a disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 15.4. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 15.5. relevant internatio...

2. Proactive release - Order in Council: Electoral Main Rolls Closing Order 2020 [pdf, 604 KB]

   ...19 September 2020. No waiver of the 28-day rule is sought. Compliance 6. The Order complies with the following:  the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi  the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993  the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993, and  the Legislation Guidelines. 4us110oq65 2020-06-25 11:42:29 RE LE AS ED B Y TH E M IN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E Regulations Review Commi...

3. Terms of Reference for Stat Review Final [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...quality of information to support other frameworks which the regime intersects with and assist regulatory, supervisory and law enforcement agencies to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and serious and organised crime; • Ensure that human rights and privacy considerations are addressed and that intrusions on personal rights and freedoms are no more than is necessary to achieve the purpose of the AML/CFT regime; • Support efficient long-term administration of the AML...

4. IPT Application Pack 2023 [docx, 37 KB]

   ...write in a concise and cogent manner 1. Experience in a decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory framework 1. Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information 1. Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately. Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: · remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people · contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is sound, balanced a...

5. IPT Application Pack V2 [docx, 38 KB]

   ...determine adjournments and other requests 1. Ability to work with new and emerging technology to enhance access to justice 1. Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information 1. Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: · remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people · contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is sound, balanced and...

6. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 962 KB]

   ...negotiated settlement of claims. 7. To the extent the exclusion of subsequent challenge could be said to limit a claimant's minority rights under s 20 of the Bill of Rights Act, this would be justified on the same basis. 8. The United Nations Human Rights Committee upheld a similar exclusion under the 1992 Fisheries Settlement. The Committee found the exclusion was consistent with articles 14 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which are comparable...

7. NZCVS Key Stories 2024 Cycle 7 [pdf, 8 MB]

   ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Progression-of-reported-sexual-assaults-through-the-criminal-justice-system-2024.pdf https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Progression-of-reported-sexual-assaults-through-the-criminal-justice-system-2024.pdf 20 • • • • • • https://tikatangata.org.nz/human-rights-in-aotearoa/what-is-unlawful-discrimination 21 22 23 24...

8. Convention Against Torture & Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

   The Convention against Torture & Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) was adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 39/46 of 10 December 1984 and entered into force on 26 June 1987. New Zealand ratified the CAT on 10 December 1989.New Zealand has made the following reservation to the CAT: The Government of New Zealand reserves the right to award compensation to torture victims referred to in article 14 of...

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9. Can I get family or civil legal aid?

   ...a tribunal. This includes debt recovery, breaches of contract, defamation, and bankruptcy proceedings. It also includes proceedings before tribunals or specialist courts such as the: Employment Relations Authority Employment Court Environment Court Human Rights Tribunal Legal Aid Tribunal Māori Land Court Immigration & Protection Tribunal Social Security Appeal Authority Taxation Review Tribunal Tenancy Tribunal Waitangi Tribunal. Civil legal aid is not available for: Disputes Tribunal...

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10. The Ministry of Justice Policy Graduate Programme

    ...Group is made up of four core units: the Civil and Constitutional Unit provides advice on the long-term legitimacy of New Zealand’s constitutional foundations, and supports the public service to progress democratic principles, the rule of law, and human rights. It also advises on core civil law matters, such as property rights, contract law, and privacy policy. the Criminal Justice Unit provides oversight of the criminal justice system. This is through regulatory stewardship of the key legis...

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