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1. Establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission [pdf, 395 KB]

   1 In confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee Establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission Proposal 1 This paper seeks Cabinet’s approval to establish a Criminal Cases Review Commission (‘CCRC’) in New Zealand. Executive Summary 2 The Government has committed to establishing a CCRC. A CCRC is an independent public body set up to review suspected miscarriages of justice and refer appropriate cases back to the...

2. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

   1 Provider Manual for legal aid providers Ministry of Justice July 2020 2 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 3 Our term...

3. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

   1 Provider Manual for legal aid providers Ministry of Justice July 2020 2 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 3 Our term...

4. [2022] NZEmpC 52 Fechney v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 382 KB]

   ...other conditions causing chronic fatigue and chronic pain. • The Authority was not asked to make any determination about any potential breach of non-publication order. • The Authority should be very aware of the judicial review matters relating to Rowland Samuels, where the Employment Court found that the Authority breached Mr Samuels’ rights to natural justice. [25] Ms Fechney said she considered those four comments to be pejorative findings, and potentially d...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 84 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...themselves and their children.” It is noted that while members of the Trust attended Court and took notes, they were taken in shorthand; factual and accurate documentation is essential. The Trust submits that it is in the interests of open justice that access be granted, including to support meaningful discourse. The Trust is willing to comply with any publication restrictions imposed by the Court. [4] I approach this application on the following basis. [5] The usual...

6. [2014] NZEmpC 92 H v A Ltd [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...the Authority to settle matters coming before it at the appropriate level, with as little judicial intervention during the investigative process as possible. A balance is struck between the policy imperatives underlying the reforms and access to justice considerations in the retention of the right of challenge or review once the Authority has made a final determination on the matter before it. [24] We do not, however, consider that s 179(5) is to be construed as wholly ousting...

7. Adoption Action Inc v Attorney-General (Non-Party Access to File) [2013] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...compelling policy reasons for ensuring that the proceedings of the Tribunal are accessible to the public and to the legal profession in particular. [11] No substantive hearing having yet taken place we intend applying High Court Rules, r 3.16: 3.16 Matters to be taken into account In determining an application under rule 3.13, or a request for permission under rule 3.9, or the determination of an objection under that rule, the Judge or Registrar must consider the nature of, and the r...

8. Disclosure Statement Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill [pdf, 300 KB]

   1 Departmental Disclosure Statement Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill This disclosure statement was prepared by the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Justice certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and understanding, the information provided is complete and accurate at the date of finalisation below. 13 September 2018. 2 Contents Contents .......................................................................................................................

9. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Waitemata Community Law Centre [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Centre Te Korowai Ture ō Waitematā 1 Trading Place │PO Box 121104, Henderson 0650 Ph: (09) 835 2130 │ Fax: (09) 835 2133 info@waitematalaw.org.nz www.waitematalaw.org.nz SUBMISSIONS ON STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY JUSTICE SYSTEM – A CONSULTATION DOCUMENT 1 March 2019 Waitematā Community Law Centre Te Korowai Ture ō Waitematā 1 BACKGROUND The Waitematā Community Law Centre offers free legal help to people who are most in need in...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 40 XYZ v ABC [pdf, 271 KB]

    ...NZEmpC 40 [12 April 2017] THERE IS AN ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES AND ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO THE PARTIES' IDENTITY IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT WELLINGTON [2017] NZEmpC 40 EMPC 69/2017 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN XYZ Plaintiff AND ABC Defendant Hearing: 11 April 2017 (Heard at Wellington) Appearances: P McBride, counsel...