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1. [2022] NZEmpC 178 UXK v Talent Propeller Ltd [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...UXK’s name and identifying details. 1 UXK v Talent Propeller Ltd [2022] NZEmpC 101. 2 The determination was in the form of two documents described as “Minutes”. [2] I reserved costs. I recorded the Court had been told UXK was legally aided for the purposes of the challenge. The parties were invited to discuss the issues but, if these could not be resolved directly, any relevant application could be made. [3] Apparently, the parties were unable to resolve the...

2. Legal aid practice standards

   The practice standards for legal aid providers set out requirements for legal aid lawyers in the conduct of their work and their relationships with clients and others. The practice standards form part of legal aid providers’ contracts with the Ministry of Justice. The revised standards were published in December 2016, following consultation with lawyers and the public. Download the practice standards for legal aid providers General legal aid practice standards General practice standards a...

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3. 29-July-Legal-Aid-News.pdf [pdf, 590 KB]

   July 2016 Legal Aid News is your official regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Family Legal Advice Service (FLAS) testing outcomes Requesting Benefit information Criminal assignment availability Consultation on revised operational policies for limited and temporary approvals Form 50 – Expert Request now in editable PDF format Criminal in...

4. Whats New for lawyers providing Legal Aid

   This is the What's new for legal aid lawyers archive for news items from 2025. Diesel Mileage Rate Prioritisation of invoices with disbursements over $3000 Changes to the Legal Aid application process for Lawyers approved to practise on their own account by the NZLS Ministry of Justice – Family violence and sexual violence response Training Provider’s obligation to notify about the external complaints decision Legal aid payments to firms report - Update Early Contact with Mental Health Clie...

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5. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy for CPIP December 2024.pdf [pdf, 375 KB]

   ...www.justice.govt.nz mailto:lsc@justice.govt.nz http://www.justice.govt.nz/ iii Contents Duty lawyer service Introduction Appointment as a duty lawyer Contract for the Provision of Specified Legal Services Authority for the service Glossary Responsibilities of duty lawyers Taking instructions Applications for criminal legal aid Attendance requirements Supervision of the duty lawyer service Payment Travel time a...

6. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy for CPIP November 2024.pdf [pdf, 361 KB]

   ...www.justice.govt.nz mailto:lsc@justice.govt.nz http://www.justice.govt.nz/ iii Contents Duty lawyer service Introduction Appointment as a duty lawyer Contract for the Provision of Specified Legal Services Authority for the service Glossary Responsibilities of duty lawyers Taking instructions Applications for criminal legal aid Attendance requirements Supervision of the duty lawyer service Payment Travel time a...

7. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy [pdf, 461 KB]

   ...www.justice.govt.nz http://www.justice.govt.nz/ iii Contents Duty lawyer service 4 Introduction 4 Appointment as a duty lawyer 4 Authority for the service 4 Glossary 4 Responsibilities of duty lawyers 5 Applications for criminal legal aid 6 Attendance requirements 6 Supervision of the duty lawyer service 7 Payment 8 Travel time and mileage 9 Specific arrangements at courts with PDS Supervisors 10 Removal from the duty lawyer roster 10 Appendix 1 – Instru...

8. Make a complaint about a legal aid lawyer

   If you are not happy with the standard of legal services you receive, you should first try to talk about the issue with your legal aid lawyer. Legal aid lawyers must give you written information about how they handle client complaints and are obliged to deal with complaints about their services promptly and fairly. If you have talked to your legal aid lawyer about the issue and you are not satisfied with the response, or your concern cannot be raised with your lawyer, you may contact us about y...

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9. Do you need to pay back your legal aid?

   Legal aid is government funding to pay for a lawyer for people who cannot afford one, and need one in the interests of justice. People who get legal aid may have to repay part or all of their legal aid costs. Do I need to make repayments? Legal aid is considered a loan. You may have to repay some or all of your legal aid, depending on how much you earn, what property you own and whether you receive any money or property as a result of your case. The information you give on your application form...

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10. OIA-Debt to Government Framework [pdf, 205 KB]

    Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre I 19 Aitken Street I DX SX10125 I Wellington T 04 918 8800 I F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz 4 October 2024 Ref: OIA 115546 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Debt to Government framework Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 3 September 2024 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). Specifically, you requested: The content of this Official Information R...