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1. [2012] NZEmpC 86 Lend Lease Infrastructure Services (NZ) Ltd v Recreational Services Ltd [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...intention that any employee undertaking cleaning tasks as part of their role (whatever it might be), would be covered by the protections conferred by Part 6A. I do not accept that submission. The reference to the service being provided reflects a legislative focus on the actual nature of the work, rather than the label accorded to an employee’s role. If it were otherwise the protections afforded by Part 6A (and their associated costs) could readily be avoided. The focus on the...

2. 2011 to 2014 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...for victims, and faster, simpler ways of delivering justice. Justice sector Ministers have driven changes focusing on Addressing the Drivers of Crime, targeting specific crimes and providing more help to victims, starting with the 100 days legislative programme introduced in December 2008. We have made it harder to get bail and removed parole eligibility for the worst repeat violent offenders. We have also funded new services and initiatives for victims of serious crime and i...

3. Nixon v Attorney-General [2018] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...complaint was about “discrimination by Government” and specified the relevant provision of the HRA was s 20J(1)(a). He also specified the complaint concerned, “the executive branch of the government of New Zealand”. Although complaining about legislation, there was no specific allegation in the claim form that that the act or omission complained of was an act or omission of the legislative branch. However, as s 20J(1)(a) refers to both the executive and the legislative br...

4. BORA The Attorney-General's Reporting Function under Section 7 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...House if any provision in a Bill appears to be inconsistent with any of the rights and freedoms contained in that Act. The Ministry of Justice and the Crown Law Office support this role by providing you with advice on Bills before the relevant Cabinet Legislation Committee meeting approving introduction. 3. Every Government Bill (except appropriation Bills) is scrutinised, before the introduction of the Bill, for consistency with BORA by either the Ministry of Justice (for non-Justice Bil...

5. Remuneration Authority Legislation Bill (PCO 22600/11.0) [pdf, 269 KB]

   Crown•••h,11·11111111 t'iLaw ~. 16 September 2021 Attorney-General Remuneration Authority Legislation Bill (PCO 22600/11.0) - Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Out Ref: ATT395/343 1. We have considered whether the Remuneration Authority Legislation Bill, a Government Bill, is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (''the Bill of Rights Act"). 2. We have concluded that the Bill...

6. Bill to strengthen family violence laws introduced

   The Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill has been introduced to Parliament. The Bill amends the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and other legislation. The proposed changes will strengthen civil and criminal laws, and support agencies to work together better and intervene earlier to stop abuse and get people the help they need. Announcing the Bill’s introduction, Justice Minister Amy Adams said the Bill is an important part of building a new way of dealing with family violence. “To properl...

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7. OIA-107459.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...people is working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. We lead the justice sector administering the courts and tribunals, the legal aid system and the Public Defence Service, ensuring their integrity. We provide policy advice to the government on legislation relating to the justice system and New Zealand’s constitution. We help the Crown to honour its responsibilities to Māori. It is an exciting time to join us. We are leading the transformation of our criminal justice system, he...

8. Privacy Bill - additional policy decisions [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...other available mechanisms, and advising on whether an overseas country or State provides comparable safeguards to the NZ Privacy Act. This will give New Zealand flexibility to decide to join a binding scheme in the future without requiring further legislative amendment, and support the efficient operation of the new cross border disclosure framework. 1 The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)’s Cross-Border Privacy Rules system is an...

9. Hunia v New Zealand Police [2021] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...Police to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction. Credibility is not in issue and the Tribunal has been content to determine the narrow legal point on the facts agreed by the parties. [11] The decision of the Tribunal was reserved. Changes to the relevant legislation [12] The event in question occurred on 28 October 2016, being the date of the accident in which Sergeant Hunia suffered injuries which were both extensive and severe. While the Privacy Act 1993 (PA 1993) had initial application,...

10. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - list of issues 5th report [pdf, 38 KB]

    ...CONNECTION WITH THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FIFTH PERIODIC REPORT OF NEW ZEALAND (CCPR/C/NZL/5) Constitutional and legal framework within which the Covenant is implemented (art. 2) 1. What concrete measures have been taken to ensure that domestic legislation is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act 1990? Is the State party considering legislation to incorporate the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights into domestic law, in particular those provisi...