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1. BSA newsletter Jan 2022 v2 [pdf, 350 KB]

   What’s new? Behavioural Science Aotearoa (BSA) works to help justice sector participants make better choices and ensure Aotearoa’s justice system puts people first. Understanding how people make decisions, and the barriers they face, is the first step to ensuring justice policies and practices work effectively. “One moment caller”: Reducing the pain of being on hold When people phone the Ministry of Justice Collections call centre, they may hang up before they spe...

2. BSA Newsletter Jan 2022.pdf [pdf, 298 KB]

   What’s new? Behavioural Science Aotearoa (BSA) works to help justice sector participants make better choices and ensure Aotearoa’s justice system puts people first. Understanding how people make decisions, and the barriers they face, is the first step to ensuring justice policies and practices work effectively. “One moment caller”: Reducing the pain of being on hold When people phone the Ministry of Justice Collections call centre, they may hang up before they spe...

3. RN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to Appeal) [2025] NZACC 063 (16 April 2025) [pdf, 260 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2025] NZACC 063 ACAR 151/22 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL UNDER SECTION 162(1) OF THE ACT BETWEEN RN Applicant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Submissions: Mr Hinchcliff for the Applicant Mr McBride for the Corporation Hearing: On the papers Judgment: 16 April 2025 _...

4. BORA Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill [pdf, 347 KB]

   ...Further, the Bill proposes to insert a new part to the Sale of Liquor Act restricting broadcasting of liquor advertising programmes to after 10:00pm on any day, and give the Broadcasting Standards Authority "sole jurisdiction" over all matters that may arise in relation to any liquor advertising programme. 4. We have consulted the Crown Law Office in the preparation of this advice, and it agrees with the conclusions we have reached. ISSUES OF INCONSISTENCY WITH THE BILL OF R

5. Kristina-Lorraine Brook v Complaints Assessment Committee 403 & Jason Hynes [2017] NZREADT 48 [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...as “fresh”, as it could all have been obtained and presented to the Committee. She further submits that in the absence of statements from the engineer and builder concerned, it is difficult to assess whether it would be in the interests of justice for the Tribunal to consider allowing the evidence to be admitted. [21] On behalf of Mr Hynes, Ms Gaborieau adopts the submissions for the Authority, and further submits that Ms Brook has failed to demonstrate that it would be in t...

6. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...(b) there is reason to believe the plaintiff will be unable to pay the costs of the defendant if the plaintiff is unsuccessful in the proceeding. [22] An order is discretionary. The discretion is a broad one to be exercised in the interests of justice. In making a decision the interests of both parties need to be carefully weighed up. That exercise must contemplate that an order for a substantial sum may prevent the plaintiff from pursuing a claim. Such an order should be made...

7. RIS - Abortion Law Reform [pdf, 750 KB]

   Impact Statement: Abortion Law Reform | 1 Abortion law reform Advising agencies Ministry of Justice Decision sought This analysis has been prepared to inform decisions by Cabinet in its consideration of the Law Commission’s briefing paper about options to take a health approach to abortion law. Proposing Ministers Minister of Justice Summary: Problem and Proposed Approach Problem Definition What problem or opportunity does this proposal seek to address? Why is G...

8. Cabinet and Ministerial advice on Firearms Registry Review - Terms of Reference [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   ...(MAAG), as well as Firearms Community Advisory Forum (FCAF) and the Arms Engagement Group (AEG). This stage will ensure we understand the impact of the Registry on stakeholders. It will also provide an opportunity to seek feedback on any particular matters that have arisen during the Review. 22. We considered alternative methods to gather evidence from stakeholders, such as in-depth interviews and consultation documents. However, interviews are resource intensive and may not provide the...

9. 2025] NZEmpC 171 NZEI Te Tiu Roa Inc v Secretary for Education [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2000/0024/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1455431#LMS1455431 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2000/0024/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1455433#LMS1455433 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2000/0024/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1455434#LMS1455434 (c) Finally, there is an assessment of the overall justice by standing back after having analysed the arguable case and balance of convenience. [29] An interim injunction may entirely prevent the Secret...

10. LCRO 106/2021 TH v QA (17 August 2021) [pdf, 149 KB]

    ...TH said that Mr QA hijacked them from being a case about the deposit, to an unmeritorious claim about weather tightness. He said that this had the effect of misleading the court. [20] As well, Mr TH said that Mr QA complained to the Ministry of Justice that he (Mr TH) was not eligible for legal aid. This was a strategy designed to distract Mr TH from concentrating on the proceedings. As it turned out, Mr QA’s complaint about Mr TH’s eligibility for legal aid was quickly dismi...