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1. Lawson v Intended Defendant (Extension of Time to Commence Proceedings) [2023] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...serve any affidavit evidence in support of her application for an extension of time by 3 March 2023. [19] On 27 February 2023 Mr Boyd emailed the Tribunal, saying that Miss Lawson again asked for this matter to be adjourned until she had secured legally aided legal representation. Mr Boyd noted that, as he understood it, legal aid had been applied for last year. Mr Boyd’s email attached a letter dated 23 February 2023 from Miss Lawson. While the letter was not referred to as having...

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3. Repeat-Criminal-Parole-Application.docx [docx, 13 KB]

   When applying for Legal Aid for Criminal Parole proceedings and you have represented the participant previously for the same parole matter, you can use the following template in an email: Subject: Repeat Criminal Parole Application Client name Date of birth Current address or Corrections Facility Hearing location Date of next hearing Type of Parole proceeding (eg s 21) Confirmation you are nominated as lawyer of choice Confirmation the financial situation for the...

4. Archived Compensation Guidelines for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment 19 Aug 2020 [pdf, 732 KB]

   ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/constitutional-issues-and-human-rights/miscarriages-of-justice/compensation-for-wrongful-conviction-and-imprisonment/ 2 Compensation Guidelines for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Background and purpose 1 There is no legal right to receive compensation from the Government for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. However, the Government in its discretion may decide to compensate a person who has been wrongly convicted and im...

5. LCRO 95/2019 CM v DL (9 March 2021) [pdf, 285 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2021] NZLCRO 31 Ref: LCRO 95/2019 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN CM Applicant AND DL Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr CM has ap...

6. SS v Secretary for Justice [2021] NZRA 001 (4 June 2021) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...condition for a period of two years [2] The Secretary decided that, while the Applicant did meet the minimum experience requirements for PAL3, the conclusion was reached that he did not have the appropriate level of knowledge and skill to provide legal aid services at that level. [3] The Secretary imposed a condition of supervision on the decision to grant approval at PAL3 level. The supervisor was to be approved by the Secretary. The condition for supervision was to be reasses...

7. [2012] NZEmpC 89 Munro v NZ Security Ltd, Formerly known as Hibiscus Coast Security Ltd [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...1 [2012] NZEmpC 38. 2 See, for example, Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 438 (CA) at [14]. from the manner in which the parties conducted their cases. The ability to pay is also relevant. [3] The plaintiff was in receipt of legal aid. Judge Couch considered the application of the principles relating to costs in the context of a legally aided plaintiff in Reynolds v Burgess. 3 As he observed, although the costs of representation of the plaintiff were paid by t...

8. Wilson - Oue 2B3 [2015] Chief Judge's MB 215 (2015 CJ 215) [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...it. [6] The applicant states that in September 2013, he began compiling a Chief Judge application pursuant to s 45 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, the provision that replaced s 452 of the Māori Affairs Act 1953. He took the application to Legal Aid, and was referred to a lawyer. However, after their first meeting, the lawyer advised that the $96.00 per hour provided by Legal Aid was not enough for him to take the case. After returning unsuccessfully to Legal Aid, the applic...

9. Milner v Noanoa-Paul - Atarea Mokai Noanoa (2011) 12 Tairawhiti MB 155 (12 TRW 155) [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...difficulties in meeting the costs of this litigation which was brought about as a consequence of the actions of the Respondent who opposed the will of the late Mr Noanoa. [11] Section 98 of the Act empowers the Court to make orders from the Special Aid Fund to assist parties with their legal costs. While it is the orthodox practice of this Court to require estimates at civil legal aid rates in advance of any proceeding, on this occasion I am prepared to bypass that convention and m...

10. Question, feedback or complaint

    ...about the conduct of a judge or judicial officer, go to:  Judicial Conduct Commissioner a member of a tribunal - see:  Complaining about a member of a tribunal a lawyer - contact the New Zealand Law Society: Lawyers Complaints Service a legal aid lawyer – use the following form: Make a complaint about a legal aid provider a Deputy Registrar when exercising their powers – see: Review of registrar’s decision the outcome of a court case or legislated process – speak to...

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