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1. Regulatory Impact Statement Management of returning offenders to New Zealand [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...of DNA. 29. These additional proposals are also assessed by the criteria outlined above, with particular weight given to protecting the public and consistency with treatment of New Zealand offenders. Key assumptions 30. For options requiring legislation (Options Two, Three, and Four) there is an assumption that any legislation would come into force in mid-2016. To comply with the principle that legislation is not retroactive, 4 it is assumed that all options would only apply to...

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

   ...provides for the commencement date(s) to be appointed by Order in Council, and does not include a default specified date of commencement in the event that the Bill is not earlier brought into force by Order in Council. The Bill, as with previous legislation establishing independent investigative bodies, is designed to be brought into force by Order in Council once the Commission itself is able to operate effectively. That will happen when the necessary appointments have been made, Parliam...

3. Target-4-Delivery-Plan-2025.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Prohibition Orders. Agency accountabilities: • This is being led by New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Justice. Action area 3: Stronger sentencing Introducing stronger sentencing for violent crime offences through a range of changes to legislation and sentencing will ensure appropriate consequences for offenders with a greater emphasis on public safety and personal responsibility. Tougher sentencing is expected to result in the greater use of imprisonment. It will also ensure...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 138 NZ Meat Workers Union Inc v South Pacific Meats Ltd and Talley [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...a question raised, albeit obliquely, in this case in respect of the first defendant. [17] In that regard, also, the defendants rely on s 29 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA) which says that, except where the provisions of legislation otherwise provide, the rights and protections therein shall be for the benefit of all legal persons as well as for the benefit of all natural persons. [18] Turning to s 27(1) of the NZBORA, the defendants say that the Authority’...

5. Issues with access to justice in the Environment Court of New Zealand [pdf, 477 KB]

   Introduction New Zealand has until recent times been widely regarded as a world leader in terms of access to environmental justice. That reputation, however, has come under pressure with environmental legislation in this country having entered a state of considerable flux. In this paper, we do not comment on government policy and the formulating of substantive laws, as it is not our place as judges to do so. It can, however, fall within our responsibilities as judges to make careful public...

6. Advice on consistency of Bills with the Bill of Rights Act

   ...published advice, by Bill title, year, or Bill of Rights Act sections discussed, please use our publication finder tool:BORA publication finder Year Title of Bill Section of Bill of Rights Act considered Type of Bill 2025 Armed Forces Discipline Legislation Amendment Bill Sections 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24(c), 25(a) and 25(c) Government 2025 Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill Section 14 Government 2025 Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill Sections 14, 18,...

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7. COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill (No 2) [pdf, 77 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 15 July 2020 Hon David Parker, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill (No 2) 1. We have considered whether the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill (No 2) (‘the 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 not yet received...

8. 2019 September - Family Violence Provider Update [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...changes to the Code and highlight new sections. The changes to the Code are a result of changes to the Family Violence Act that came into effect on 1 July 2019. We have also incorporated changes based on feedback from providers to improve clarity. Legislation references and terminology All references to the Domestic Violence Act 1995 have been updated to reflect the new Family Violence Act 2018 (the Act). The Act has moved towards referring to ‘family violence’ rather than ‘dom...

9. Documents relating to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Cross-border Transportation of Cash) Amendment Regulations 2022 [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...OIA: • S9(2)(h) to maintain legal professional privilege 2. LEG-22-MIN-0123: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Cross-border Transportation of Cash) Amendment Regulations 2022 Cabinet Committee Minute Cabinet Legislation Committee 28 July 2022 RE LE AS ED B Y TH E MIN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E I N C O N F I D E N C E 2 I N C O N F I D E N C E 6. Furthermore, the revised wording of the BCR focuses on cash being carried...

10. Information gathering transparency statement

    ...compliance and law enforcement Most information we collect or receive is provided directly by individuals or other agencies such as the New Zealand Police and the Department of Corrections. This information is collected and used in accordance with relevant legislation to support court functions and enable us to carry out court orders. We share information with private debt collectors and with other state sector agencies in accordance with relevant legislation and information sharing agreements...

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