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1. OIA-113556.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...agency. Please find the requested documents attached. A summary of these documents can be found in Table 1 of the attached appendix. Some information has been withheld under the following sections of the Act: • section 9(2)(a) to protect privacy of natural persons • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to maintain the constitutional conventions that protect confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain the effective conduct of public affa...

2. Proactive-release-Sentencing_Reinstating-three-strikes_Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 788 KB]

   ...paper: Sentencing and other Acts Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction Briefing Ministry of Justice 30 May 2024 Some information has been withheld in accordance with the following sections of the OIA:  section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons, and  section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain free and frank expression of opinions, and  section 9(2)(h) to maintain legal professional privilege. 2. Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill: Appro...

3. LCRO 13/2024 OB and HG v NC (12 June 2024) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [89] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that, subject to the following paragraph, does not ide...

4. Proposals-to-Improve-Court-and-System-Performance.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...comment is included above. The Chief Victims Advisor has indicated there is no likely impact on complainants from changing timing of jury election. However, she considers that requiring additional initial disclosure could create a risk of errors and privacy breaches which could raise safety concerns for victims. 70 Police support seeking additional funding for Police prosecutions. 71 Public consultation may be required on broader changes to improve court performance and timeliness, and...

5. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [103] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

6. [2024] NZIACDT 01 RN v Li (8 Janurary 2024) [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...SUPPRESSION [92] The Tribunal has the power to order that any part of the evidence or the name of any witness not be published.19 It must balance the transparency of the Tribunal and the public’s interest in knowing of wrongdoing by advisers, with the privacy of individuals. [93] There is no public interest in knowing the name of the complainant or Mr X. There is a public interest in knowing of the immigration companies/company names used by Mr Li. Disclosure of the name of M...

7. LCRO 198/2020 CO and EA v LT (29 August 2023) [pdf, 673 KB]

   ...completed. They also say that: … The fact that one of the Agreements we had asked for was simply a copy and paste of another customers Agreement, including their names and conditions specific to them, is not only a breach of confidentially or privacy for those customers but is totally unacceptable to charge on to us. [37] They also consider that the calculations in the Committee’s determination are incorrect. Outcome [38] By way of summary of their supporting reasons for the...

8. LCRO 118/2023 TC v GS (13 December 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [107] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not identify the parties or others involved...

9. JD v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2023] NZACC 87 [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...eligibility for weekly compensation. The Court hopes that this process will bring to a close the extended proceedings relating to the matters involved in this appeal. Suppression [74] The Court considers it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a resul...

10. BN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2025] NZACC 10 (21 January 2025) [pdf, 352 KB]

    ...baby's head was an internal force at the time the appellant suffered the tear. [67] Accordingly, the Court dismisses the appeal. [68] There is no issue as to costs. Suppression Order [69] I consider it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Act, forbids publication of the name, address, occupation, or particulars likely to lead to the identification of the appellant. As a result, this proceeding shall hen...