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1. [2016] NZSSAA 104 (9 December 2016) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...decision. (vi) Whether or not a statutory provision has been properly construed or interpreted and applied to the facts is a question of law. First Proposed Question Is the Benefit Review Committee required to abide by the rules of natural justice? [12] This question arises from concerns about the practice of the Ministry of Social Development using anonymous Benefits Review Committees in certain circumstances. Mr Fraser has formulated this question suggesting that the Appeal...

2. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Court Staff Member (2) [pdf, 182 KB]

   1 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. I have already made a submission to the review, why is the Panel consulting again? In the first round of consultation, we asked people to tell us about their experience of the family justice system and what needs changing. Based on the information provided to us in that first consultation, we now have some suggestions for possible changes, and want to hear feedback specifically on these proposals. 2. Will the new Family Justice Services Co-or...

3. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 9 for the period 9 to 15 June 2020 [pdf, 813 KB]

   1 COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey Report 009 (9 June – 15 June 2020) This is the final weekly report of the COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey, a telephone survey informing about how safe people feel and what crime and safety issues matter to them most. The report covers the following key topics: • Social connection and loneliness • Perceptions of safety, including reasons why people feel unsafe • Experience of some types of crimes (for example, fraud and COVID-19 related...

4. NZCVS Cycle 1 (2018) Key Findings (with infographics) [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   THE NEW ZEALAND CRIME AND VICTIMS SURVEY 2018 KEY FINDINGS CYCLE 1 Disclaimer 1. While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the use directly, or indirectly, of the information in this publication. 2. This booklet contains highly aggregated data. No identifiable personal data...

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

   ...Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissio...

6. BORA Aviation Security Legislation Bill [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omission...

7. HRRT-Panel-Members-Position-Profile-2025 [docx, 29 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE Title: Panel member, Human Rights Review Tribunal / Taraipiunara Mana Tangata Appointed by: Minister of Justice Term: Up to five years Remuneration: $568 per day (set under the Cabinet Fees Framework) ___________________________________________________________________________ The Tribunal The Human Right Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) is established under the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Act) and comprises a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons and Panel Members, two of who...

8. [2011] NZEmpC 137 Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v PACT Group Charitable Trust [pdf, 61 KB]

   SERVICE AND FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA INC V PACT GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST NZEmpC CHCH [2011] NZEmpC 137 [21 October 2011] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH [2011] NZEmpC 137 CRC 23/11 IN THE MATTER OF a without notice application for an interim injunction prohibiting a lockout BETWEEN SERVICE AND FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA INC First Plaintiff AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE TE PUKENGA HERE TIKANGA MAHI INC Second Plaintiff AND PACT G...

9. Smith v ACC [2014] NZACA 6 [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...regulation or a new judicial decision of relevance and higher authority; where counsel have failed to direct the Court’s attention to a legislative provision or authoritative decision of plain relevance; and where for some other very special reason justice exists. • The “perfection” of the 1995 decision did not restrict the Authority’s powers. • Special reasons that were in the interests of justice were sufficient in Mr Smith’s case to justify the Authority’s exer...

10. McCreath v Attorney-General (Interim Non-Publication Order) [2014] NZHRRT 59 [pdf, 46 KB]

    ...The application for non-publication orders [8] Section 95(1) of the Human Rights Act 1993 confers on the Chairperson of the Tribunal power to make an interim order if he or she is “satisfied” that it is “necessary” in the “interests of justice” to preserve the position of the parties: 95 Power to make interim order (1) In respect of any matter in which the Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Act to make any final determination, the Chairperson of the Tribunal shall have po...