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1. From Bystander to Participant: Recognising and protecting victims by providing legal advice and legal representation [pdf, 664 KB]

   ...Offences Legal Advisors (SOLAs) pilot scheme to provide publicly funded independent legal advice to sexual violence victims. Fully qualified SOLAs are available via Victim Support NI, in both its Belfast and Foyle hubs. Focussing particularly on the privacy rights of complainants with respect to the disclosure of medical records or previous sexual history, SOLAs can provide uncapped independent legal advice in serious sexual offence cases up to the start of the trial. The two- year p...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 196 KAQ v The Attorney-General [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice: (d) the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community) and any privilege held by, or available to, any person: (e) the principle of open justice (including the encouragement of fair and accurate r...

3. Decisions - Index

   Browse the index to the Human Rights Review Tribunal decisions in respect of each individual statute by using the alphabetical list of key words and phrases. Human Rights Act 1993 Privacy Act 1993 and Privacy Act 2020   Health & Disability Commissioner Act 1994  

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4. 202412 LTIB Topic Consultation Document [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...How to have your say ....................................................................................................... 8 Closing date to share your views ...................................................................................... 8 Privacy and Official Information ........................................................................................ 8 1 Introduction This document explains the topic suggested for the companion Ministry of Justice and Crown Law L...

5. Greensmith v Auckland Council (Non-Publication Order) [2025] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Greensmith v Auckland Council (Non-Publication Order) [2025] NZHRRT 30. 2 Greensmith v Auckland Council [2025] NZHRRT 24. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 30 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 038/2022 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN JANE HELEN GREENSMITH PLAINTIFF AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: JS Hancock, Deputy Chairperson M Koloamatangi, Member BL Klippel, Member REPRESENTATION: JH Greensmith...

6. Legal Aid Statement of Financial Position form [pdf, 489 KB]

   ...in the nature of marriage) No Yes How many? How many live with you? 6. Do you have a partner? No Yes Name of partner Partner’s date of birth • Complete the Your partner must also: ‘Financial statement of partner’ • Read the privacy, acknowledgement, consent and confirmation statements (on page 10). section on pages 7 to 10. • Sign and date this form. page 2 PART A Financial statement of applicant Work and Income 7. In the last 12 months did yo...

7. Briefing for incoming Minister 2017 - Votes Justice and Courts [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Responsibility for the Government’s ownership interest in the Ministry of Justice, as Responsible Minister for the overall Ministry, and Vote Justice Crown entities, comprising the Human Rights Commission, Electoral Commission, Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Law Commission, Real Estate Agents Authority, Public Trust and Independent Police Conduct Authority (see Appendix D for further information on Crown entities); b) Giving advice to the Governor-General on applications for...

8. [2014] NZEmpC 114 Maharaj v Recon Professional Services Ltd [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...have obtained and the information you have provided we are required to terminate your employment immediately for serious misconduct." The evidence was that Mr Maharaj would have received the letter on either 6 or 7 June 2011. Privacy Act request [14] In a letter dated Tuesday, 7 June 2011, Mr Maharaj wrote to Mr Murray referring to his letter dated 3 June 2011 and requesting that he urgently provide a copy of "ALL documentations that are or have been in your...

9. Jones v Waitemata District Health Board [2014] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 84 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 52 Reference No. HRRT 009/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN MICHAEL JOHN JONES PLAINTIFF AND WAITEMATA DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Mr BK Neeson, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr TW Harvey, agent for Mr Jones Mr A Finnie and Ms A Mark for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 29 and 30 September 2014 DATE...

10. Apostolakis v Gilbert (Decision) [2018] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 290 KB]

    1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 22 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: 29 and 30 November 2017; 14 May 2018 DATE OF DECIS...