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1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - 5th report [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...Detention ....................................................................... 261 - 264 57 Article 17 .............................................................................................. 265 - 287 58 Developments in regard to the Privacy Act 1993 ............................ 265 - 266 58 Privacy Commissioner 1998 Review ............................................... 267 58 APEC Privacy Framework 2005 ..................................................... 268 5...

2. Apostolakis v Gilbert (Adjournment Application) [2018] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 216 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 8 Reference No. HRRT 008/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN KATHY APOSTOLAKIS PLAINTIFF AND PETER GILBERT DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mrs K Apostolakis in person Mr PC Gilbert in person DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 28 March...

3. BORA Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Bill [pdf, 437 KB]

   ...person’s possessory interest in property falls relatively easily within that plain language. However, we note that the Court of Appeal has referred to the "touchstone" in s 21 BORA being "the protection of reasonable expectations of privacy."[8] 19. However, the New Zealand jurisprudence has been somewhat inconsistent in the application of this concept to particular fact situations. In the early case of Alwen Industries v Comptroller of Customs[9] Blanchard J had to...

4. HRRT Guide to filing a reply [pdf, 462 KB]

   A Guide to Filing a Reply What is the Human Rights Review Tribunal? The Human Rights Review Tribunal is a statutory body established to deal with certain cases that are brought under the following Acts: • The Human Rights Act 1993 • The Privacy Act 1993 and Privacy Act 2020 • The Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 The Tribunal is composed of a Chairperson and a panel of up to 20 members, all appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Minister of Just...

5. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Medlicott [2024] NZLCDT 34 (23 October 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...favour of her ex- husband. There were difficulties in legal aid funding and in the timing of the application, and it did not proceed. [5] Then in late 2016, Ms A again sought assistance from the practitioner concerning a possible breach of privacy claim. From 2015, Ms A and Mr Medlicott had remained in contact and gradually developed a friendship as well as a professional relationship. In late 2016, not long after the privacy claim was raised, Mr Medlicott became concerned abo...

6. IHC NZ v Ministry of Education (Non-Party Access) [2013] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...principle of open justice and the freedom to seek, receive and impart information. It is submitted that in the absence of compelling reasons for denying access to the Tribunal record, the presumption of disclosure should apply. Confidentiality, privacy interests and privileged information can be adequately protected through the redaction of words or passages likely to breach those interests. The plaintiff’s position [3] By email dated 7 December 2012 Ms Ryan for the plaintiff advise...

7. Taylor v Corrections (Admissibility of Evidence) [2016] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 72 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2016] NZHRRT 10 Reference No. HRRT 025/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN ARTHUR WILLIAM TAYLOR PLAINTIFF AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr RK Musuku, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AW Taylor in person Ms V Casey for defendant DATE OF ADMISSIBILITY HEARING: 9 March 2016 DATE...

8. Information gathering transparency statement

   ...safety and independence of the judiciary. We take care to gather the information we need to support our protective security responsibilities lawfully and appropriately. We have clear policies and procedures to ensure we meet our obligations under the Privacy Act 1993, the Search and Surveillance Act 2012, the Bill of Rights Act 1990, the State Services Code of Conduct, the Ministry of Justice Code of Conduct, the State Services Information Gathering Model Standards, and all other laws, standard...

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9. Naidu v Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Costs) [2018] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 95 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 33 Reference No. HRRT 036/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN RAM NAIDU PLAINTIFF AND ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr AR Bell for plaintiff Mr AJ Knowsley for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 16 and 17 April 2018 DATE OF...

10. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (Application by Victims to be Heard) [2013] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 79 KB]

    ...IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF THE VICTIMS (3) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 26 Reference No. HRRT 006/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION TO BE HEARD BY THE VICTIMS OF THE AGGRIEVED PERSON BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND THE SENSIBLE SENTENCING GROUP TRUST DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND...