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1. A modern and victim focussed Act [pdf, 393 KB]

   1 In Confidence Office of the Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee Family Violence Legislation – A modern Act with a greater focus on victims Proposal 1 This paper seeks approval to amend the Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill to provide for a greater focus on victims’ needs and to improve the accessibility of the Domestic Violence Act. Executive Summary 2 Between 2009-2015, 194 people were killed as a result of family violence...

2. Proactive release - Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...and their whānau 9. Established in 1981, the Family Court was designed with child wellbeing at its heart, seeking the timely and sustainable resolution of conflict and disagreement. CoCA, previously the Guardianship Act 1968, is the central piece of legislation that helps to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for children’s guardianship and care. It encourages agreed arrangements for, and provides for the resolution of disputes about, the care of children. 10. Extensive refo...

3. Government Response to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission Report: The Use of DNA in Criminal Investigations | Te Whakamahi i te Ira Tangata i ngā Mātai Taihara [pdf, 825 KB]

   ...despite the regime’s significant impact on the rights and interests of Māori  does not adequately protect privacy and human rights even though the regime is intrusive by nature  has gaps, resulting in uncertain legal standing  has legislative design issues, making it difficult to understand and apply, and  does not provide for adequate independent oversight and governance. 2v3hev5ds4 2021-05-25 10:06:07 2 4. I consider the combined effect of these issues...

4. Firearms-Prohibition-Orders-Legislation-Amendment-Bill_FINAL_Redacted.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...paper for Ministerial consultation Date 12 February 2024 File reference Action Sought Timeframe Agree to final policy and drafting matters for the new FPO regime Agree to circulate the attached draft LEG paper Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction and Bill to your ministerial colleagues for consultation Note that the Bill is intended to be considered by Cabinet 100- Day Plan Committee on 21 February By 12pm 14 February 2024...

5. Proactive release - Budapest Convention on Cybercrime [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...seeks agreement for New Zealand to accede to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime (hereafter ‘the Convention’). It provides a report back on public consultation and final advice on legislative and financial implications, following Cabinet’s ‘in principle’ decision on accession in June 2020. Executive Summary 2 Cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime cause substantial financial and social harms in New Zealand. Investiga...

6. Decisions-about-special-patient-leave-and-change-of-legal-status.pdf [pdf, 6.1 MB]

   ...change of legal status Security level: IN CONFIDENCE Date: 10 August 2023 To: Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister of Health Hon Ginny Andersen, Minister of Justice Purpose of report 1. This briefing seeks your agreement for new mental health legislation to provide for a Special Patient Review Tribunal to be established to make decisions on matters relating to special patients. This is part of the repeal and replacement of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 19...

7. Proactive release – Additional name suppression proposals for the Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill [pdf, 518 KB]

   ...Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice Proactive release – Additional name suppression proposals for the Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill Date of issue: 07 July 2025 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 4. No. Document Comments 1. Additional name suppression proposals for the Victims of S...

8. Electoral-Voting-Age-Legislation_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 6.6 MB]

   ...August 2023 These documents have been proactively released. Additional Item: Supreme Court Decision on Voting Age Cabinet Minute CAB – 22- MIN-0529 Cabinet Office 21 November 2022 Further policy decisions on the Electoral (Voting Age) Legislation Bill   Cabinet Paper Office of the Minister of Justice 28 November 2022 Further Policy Decisions on the Electoral (Voting Age) Legislation Bill Cabinet Minute CAB-22-MIN- 0055 28 November 2022 Further Policy...

9. Proactive-Release-Human-Rights-Disability-Assistance-Dogs-Ammendment-Bill-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 817 KB]

   ...Social Services and Community Committee’s Report on the Human Rights (Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination) Amendment BilI Cabinet Minute 9 June 2022 Released in full In Confidence Office of the Minister Justice Chair, Cabinet Legislation Committee Government Response to the Social Services and Community Committee’s report on the Human Rights (Disability Assist Dogs Non-Discrimination) Amendment Bill Proposal 1. This paper seeks agreement to the attached Government...

10. Sale-and-Supply-of-Alcohol-Rugby-World-Cup-2023-Extended-Trading-Hours-Amendment-Act_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 588 KB]

    ...Trading Hours) Amendment Act Date of issue: 3 August 2023 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 04. The documents have been released in full. No. Document Comments 1. Legislative Amendments to Extend Licensed Trading Hours for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Cabinet Paper Office of the Minister Justice 3 May 2023 2. Regulatory Impact Statement: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 E...