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1. OIA-119801.pdf [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...the following sections of the Act: • section 6(c) as its release would prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences, and the right to a fair trial • section 9(2)(a) to protect the 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 affairs...

2. [2025] NZREADT 10 - CAC 2105 v Chen & Stevenson & Buy West Realty Limited (14 April 2025) [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...Act, however, it is rare for the Tribunal to do so. 108 Restrictions on publication (1) If the Disciplinary Tribunal is of the opinion that it is proper to do so, having regard to the interest of any person (including (without limitation) the privacy of the complainant (if any)) and to the public interest, it may make 1 or more of the following orders: (a) an order prohibiting the publication of any report or account of any part of any proceedings before it, whether held in public o...

3. LCRO 8/2024 HC v QG and VO (28 February 2025) [pdf, 239 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 027 Ref: LCRO 008/2024 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN HC Applicant AND QG and VO Respondents The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Introduction [1] The ap

4. LCRO 73/2024 OR v SV (3 September 2024) [pdf, 249 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. [121] 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...

5. Protection-of-Personal-and-Property-Rights_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 713 KB]

   ...19 The Orders in Council comply with: 19.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi 19.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 19.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020 19.4 relevant international standards and obligations 19.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee. Regulations Review Committee 20 There do not appear...

6. LCRO 127/2024 ZU v TC, NE, GQ and Law firm A (13 June 2025) [pdf, 366 KB]

   ...were the firm representing me. This has been an extremely stressful situation, making me feel like I am reliving it for the second time. Not once has [Law firm A] shown any empathy, other than demanding the outstanding invoices for breaching my privacy. It is a power-play and, in my opinion, a tactic all along to coerce me to believe I had no other option, as they were once people I trusted to advise me correctly. It is an abuse of their position, bullying tactics, and they have left...

7. LCRO 167/2023 UG v XY and EP (17 July 2025) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...against the property of another person that secures the payment of a debt or the fulfilment of an obligation owed by the other person. 6 This rule does not limit any legal rights that a client may have to copies of documents, for example under the Privacy Act 2020. [117] While the firm’s Terms of Engagement did not specifically claim a right to a lien pending payment of its fees, it did include a term to this effect. [118] The Committee’s determination to take no further action...

8. Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) July 2012 [pdf, 506 KB]

   ...2012. Suppor ng policy priori es A major shi in the Ministry is from legisla ve to sector and opera onal change, but there is s ll signifi cant legisla on to support. The Ministry is currently progressing a review of the Family Court and privacy law as well as suppor ng alcohol reform and legisla on upda ng bail law. Ensuring there is a much stronger link between policy and opera ons has been recognised as an area for focus in the review of Na onal Offi ce func ons. We wi...

9. Strengthening the Criminal Justice System for Victims: Workshop playback report [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   Chief Victims Advisor to Government AUGUST 2019 Strengthening the Criminal Justice System for Victims Workshop Playback Report Contents Whakataūkī 01 Foreword by Dr Kim McGregor 02 Summary of key themes in the Victims Survey 04 Key messages we heard from our guest speakers 05 Prioritising solutions 07 Māori victims 12 Support and communication 16 Having a voice 19 Trial preparation and experiences 22 Victims Rights Act 2002 27 Victim Notification Register 28 Victims

10. Court-User-Survey-2023.pdf [pdf, 1.9 MB]

    0 | P a g e Court Users Survey 2023 FINAL REPORT Organisation: Attention: Kantar Public contact person: Date: Ministry of Justice Service Improvement Jocelyn Rout 28 September 2023 2 | P a g e Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ............................................................................................