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1. Regulatory Impact Statement increasing maximum claims level in disputes tribunals [pdf, 506 KB]

   ...Analysis Objective Key Meets Mainly meets Does not meet Option 2K (status quo) Private Option 2L Public, except when the referee is mediating an agreement between the parties, or there are other circumstances that warrant privacy Option 2M Public Public confidence Contrary to principle of open justice. Starting point of principle of open justice (‘justice should be seen to be done’) is proceedings should be open to the public unless g...

2. Regulatory Impact Statement: Increasing the maximum claim level in Disputes Tribunals [pdf, 537 KB]

   ...Analysis Objective Key Meets Mainly meets Does not meet Option 2K (status quo) Private Option 2L Public, except when the referee is mediating an agreement between the parties, or there are other circumstances that warrant privacy Option 2M Public Public confidence Contrary to principle of open justice. Starting point of principle of open justice (‘justice should be seen to be done’) is proceedings should be open to the public unless g...

3. Hohepa v Banks - Waima C30A [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 629 (2019 APPEAL 629) [pdf, 442 KB]

   ...did not deliberately grant the 2019 Māori Appellate Court MB 632 licence to occupy over the block or act in a high-handed way. Conduct of the parties is relevant, but not determinative. General damages are available where a person’s privacy and quiet enjoyment of land has been interfered with. The lower Court failed to apply the general principle that these types of damages are recoverable. It is highly appropriate that such damages are awarded in this case. (e) The...

4. LCRO 118/2018 VT v MQ (18 March 2020) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...offered to make the file available once her firm received payment. Ms MQ says she also offered Yelp a further discount, and corresponded with [law firm], who were then acting for Yelp, over that. [32] Ms MQ says she received a request under the Privacy Act 1993 from [law firm] on behalf of Yelp, to which she responded, but which Yelp did not press. Further attempts to recover her fees were not successful, and Ms MQ gave Yelp notice that her firm may seek to recover its fees, plus...

5. A new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand - Summary Document [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...https://consultations.justice.govt.nz/ mailto:adoptionlaw@justice.govt.nz mailto:adoptionlaw@justice.govt.nz If you identify as Māori and would like to be involved in that engagement, please let us know by contacting us at adoptionlaw@justice.govt.nz. Privacy and Official Information Please note that your submission may be subject to a request to te Tāhū o te Ture - Ministry of Justice for information under the Official Information Act 1982. Personal details can be withhe...

6. Sexual-Violence-Bill-and-Govt-Response_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...suppression, with the original policy intent being to protect the complainant. However, some victims do not want or need such protection. Greater autonomy is needed for victims of sexual violence participating in court processes; whether they want their privacy or to speak out about their experience, it is important that the justice system responds appropriately and efficiently. 12. The Bill amends the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 to reflect an expanded purpose of relevant sections, ci...

7. AMLCFT Stat Review Factsheet [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...has it become harder or more expensive to send money to family and friends overseas? This could happen if you do not have easy access to documents that prove who you are, or where you live. Have we got the balance right about protecting people’s privacy? Businesses need to collect a large amount of personal information from their customers, and we want to make sure the Act protects peoples’ privacy. Please tell us what you think of our anti-money laundering laws. Go to: www.just...

8. Sax v Triathlon Tauranga Inc (Strike-Out) [2022] NZHRRT 35 [pdf, 91 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 050/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN JANINE SAX PLAINTIFF AND TRIATHLON TAURANGA INCORPORATED DEFENDANT IN WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms MG Coleman, Deputy Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Ms S Stewart, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms J Sax in person Ms JWS Baigent for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 31 August 2022 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT PROCEEDING1 [1] On 27...

9. Form 14 Waitangi Tribunal Application [pdf, 459 KB]

   ...ētahi kōrero mehemea e hē ana. Kāore koe e whakahaua ana e te ture kia hora mai i ngā kōrero mōu ki te Toihau, engari ki te kore e homai ngā kōrero katoa e tonoa ana, e kore pea e taea tō tono te āta tirotiro, tērā rānei ka kapea. Privacy statement The Legal Services Commissioner (“the Commissioner”) will collect or disclose personal information about you to meet its responsibilities under the Legal Services Act 2011, associated regulations and/or any other relevant...

10. Russia Sanctions Bill [pdf, 180 KB]

    ...Section 21 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure, whether of the person, property, or correspondence or otherwise. The right protects a number of values including personal privacy, dignity, and property.5 35. Clause 25 of the Bill provides the Commissioner of Police the power to order production of or access to all records, documents, or information from any duty holder that is relevant to analysing and inv...