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1. RA Form 1 - Application for Review [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Cancelling my approval to provide one or more legal aid services or specified legal services. because: (please explain your grounds for a review) Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary and attach it to this form. Page 6 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/ra RA 05/11 - 1 Z Part 5: Checklist Please tick to confirm the following You have answered every question relevant to your application. You have attached a copy of the Secretary for Justice’s deci...

2. Justice Sector Fines & Remittals forecast 2015-2020 [pdf, 477 KB]

   ...multiple fines are more likely candidates for remittal, so at present there are fewer remittals. However, this change in prioritisation does follow a period when there was much greater focus on remittals, as Figure 3 shows. Appendix B outlines a cross-checking approach that ensures the number of remittals is a credible proportion of impositions. Failure to pay fines can result in remittals to more serious sentences, including prison. It is generally the case that the vast majorit...

3. Issue 25 1 October 31 December 2020 [pdf, 737 KB]

   Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 October and 31 December 2020 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2020 (4) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a d

4. OIA-124402.pdf [pdf, 789 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 E contactus@justice.govt.nz | W www.justice.govt.nz 28 August 2025 Ref: OIA 124402 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Criminal Record Checks Thank you for your email of 31 July 2025 requesting information, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), regarding request for criminal record checks by third parties or employers. Specifically, you requested: I am writing t...

5. Sharma v Manchanda [2018] NZIACDT 2 (2 February 2018) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...Manchanda was asked to assist the complainant in urgent circumstances (her visa was due to expire in a few days’ time). The application Mr Manchanda prepared was a failed lodgement with Immigration New Zealand (INZ), due to the absence of a current police certificate; [2.2] At that point, the complainant was in New Zealand unlawfully and had limited options to request a visa, as generally a person who is in New Zealand without a current visa cannot apply for a visa; and [2.3]...

6. Process evaluation of Christchurch youth drug pilot [pdf, 899 KB]

   ...from the various government agencies, for their guidance and review of drafts. In particular I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Youth Drug Court team from the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services; New Zealand Police; Youth Speciality Services; Group Special Education; Ministry of Justice (previously Department for Courts); Youth Advocates and the Youth Drug Court Judge. I would also like to thank Phil Miles (Christchurch Criminal Courts Manager), Mark...

7. Youth Crime Action Plan - full report [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   YCAP Youth crime action plan 2013–2023 REPORT THE ARTWORK USED IN YCAP PUBLICATIONS WAS CREATED BY YOUNG PEOPLE STAYING AT CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY RESIDENCES 4 Minister’s foreword For nearly 25 years, we have set the benchmark internationally for best practice. Our challenge is to stay at the front while other nations replicate and build on our lead. Our practitioners want to answer the call to do better for our young people and our communities. The Jesuit proverb, ‘Give

8. Recommendations recap - issue 6 [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...to try to make their way to shore. The wife of the boat owner phoned the coastguard when her husband didn’t call at the pre‑arranged time. As the trip had been logged with the coastguard and had not yet been closed, the coastguard was already checking whether or not the boat had returned. The three men were found the next day by an air search, but the deceased had succumbed to hypothermia and drowned. His clothes didn’t protect him from the cold, and by swimming he lost energy

9. Family Lay Advocate and Court Registry Handbook [pdf, 579 KB]

   ...The end of assignment ....................................................................................................17 The appointment process ................................................................................................17 Police Vetting ...................................................................................................................18 Review of appointments to the role ................................................................................

10. NZCASS 2014 Questionnaire [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...protect your garden 10 Installed new fencing or improved existing fencing to protect your garden 11 Made some other security improvement to your home 12 Stopped your post and/or asked someone else to collect it when going on holiday 13 Asked someone to check your house security while you were away 14 Participated in a Neighbourhood Support group 15 Received crime-related communications (e.g. emails) or been involved in crime prevention activities through a community group / network 97...