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1. [2023] NZEmpC 23 Pilgrim v The Attorney-General [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...(outside only). I agree with Mr Kirkness’ characterisation of Mr Valor’s position as accommodating and fair. I consider that such conditions reflect an appropriate balance in terms of the relevant considerations, including the significant privacy and private property interests at play and the interests of open justice. [5] A number of matters were raised which I now turn to. The extent to which the Court has the power to allow media to attend the site visit was touched on....

2. Greer v Police (Strike-Out Application) [2022] NZHRRT 51 [pdf, 143 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 075/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN ALAN IVO GREER PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms SJ Eyre, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MZM, Member Ms L Ashworth, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr A Greer in person Mr R S May and Mr S B McCusker for defendant DATE OF HEARING: On the papers DATE OF DECISION: 21 December 2022 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING-OUT CLAIM1 [1] This decisio...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 184 WFT Finance Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 187 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 repo...

4. Recommendations Recap Issue 16 [pdf, 498 KB]

   ...ongoing medical conditions. Note: An order under section 74 of the Coroners Act 2006 prohibits the publication of photographs of Mr Graham taken by the Police during the investigation into his death in the interests of decency and personal privacy. Fall Meechan [2018] NZCorC 29 (17 April 2018) CIRCUMSTANCES William Hugh Meechan died on 31 August 2014 at Auckland City Hospital, Grafton from a pulmonary thromboembolus, secondary to bleeding on the brain (subdural haematom...

5. 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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6. 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...

7. [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...

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. 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...