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1. Legal Aid Complaints Management Policy [pdf, 633 KB]

   ...complaints may include: • issue of a first, second or final notice • recommendation to the Legal Services Commissioner to reassign the legal aid matter to another provider • repayment of payments for legal services • quality assurance checks under section 88 of the Act • referral for an audit under section 91 of the Act • powers exercisable under the Act or contract • referral to the Performance Review Committee under section 79 of the Act and, where appropriate:...

2. AI v ZR LCRO 102 / 2010 (11 February 2011) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...Applicant was the author of his own misfortune in connection with this. [79] I do not accept that the Respondent can in any way be considered to have any responsibility in connection with this. There was no duty on him which could require him to check the authenticity of the letter. [80] All of the consequences flowing from the Applicant’s actions in this regard lie firmly with himself. The Bills of Costs [81] The Respondent rendered four accounts in respect of his attendances...

3. Youth Court - history of the Youth Court [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...who are specially under the protection of the State and to provide generally for the protection and training of indigent, neglected or delinquent children.’ The Act formally established Children’s Courts. Juvenile Crime Prevention section of the Police established. Crimes Act passed, raising the age of criminal responsibility from seven to ten. The Act formalised the doli incapax rule: No child shall be convicted of any offence… under the age of 10 years. No child shall be convicted of...

4. UN v BK [2024] NZDT 650 (16 August 2024) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...purchased the car in the hope that he would have a trouble free vehicle for a reasonable period of time. UN took a huge risk buying a 13 year old [redacted] vehicle that had travelled almost 200,000km without having a mechanic do a prepurchase check. It would have been sensible for UN to know the condition of the vehicle before making the purchase. Having said that, even if UN had a mechanic do a pre purchase report, issues that have been identified almost six months after the pur...

5. Proactive release - Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...departure from accepted principles of justice. In New Zealand, subject to specific exceptions, justice does not operate from behind closed doors. Protections for non-Crown parties are of the utmost importance. Where information is held within the Crown, checks and balances can help to ensure its proper use, as well as its protection. 26. There is an inherent interrelationship and tension between these objectives that my proposals attempt to balance. Because any closed court process excluding t...

6. Allen + Clarke FV Courts Evaluation Final Report [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...influencing positive cognitive behavioural change in defendants. FV Courts are held at a regular time and place in the District Court. They have dedicated people working to support and help those going through the court process. This includes judges, police prosecutors, community probation officers, court staff (including Victim Advisors) and a variety of community support services. Over time, each FV Court has been adapted and shaped to meet the needs and constraints of its local comm...

7. LA Provider Manual Part 1 Approvals - December 2018 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...chapter focuses on the information submitted by the applicant. Further information requested. If not received by date given, application is returned. Application assessed and sent to Selection Committee Application received and checked it is complete Complete Not complete Complete If approved, applicant may be offered a contract. If declined or approved with conditions, applicant may apply to the Review Authority for a review Approve Approve Decline or App...

8. Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2) [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Bill 4. The Bill amends the Education and Training Act 2020 (the principal Act) to give effect to new policy decisions and to make other minor and technical amendments. 5. The new policy decisions the Bill gives effect to include: a. aligning the Police vetting provisions in the principal Act more closely with the safety checking requirements in the Children's Act 2014; b. strengthening Teaching Council disciplinary processes; c. providing greater flexibility for the Government...

9. C Ltd & UC v BO [2024] NZDT 805 (19 September 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 before then driving across the road towards the service lane. This means that UC had the right of way on the road, and BO had to ensure the road was clear before driving across it. 7. BO says that he “checked both mirrors and indicated right back onto [Road] as it was clear. While on [Road], I indicated again to turn right onto the eastern slow services lane and waited for an oncoming car to pass. Then when it was clear I … proceeded to turn...

10. Evaluation of Youth Offending Teams in New Zealand [pdf, 3 MB]

    Evaluation of Youth Offending Teams in New Zealand Evaluation of Youth Offending Teams in New Zealand Anne Harland and Amanda Borich Research, Evaluation and Modelling Unit Ministry of Justice November 2007 Published November 2007 Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand www.justice.govt.nz ISBN 978-0-478-2