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1. [2016] NZEmpC 145 S v I Ltd [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...by or on behalf of L Limited, and third parties. These are allegedly persons who had knowledge of and/or were involved in the matters which are the subject of the criminal prosecution brought against S, such as a police officer Detective E, a private enquiry agent, Mr C and an investigator, Mr J. [13] As already indicated, this application is strongly opposed by I Limited. This is because, it says, full discovery has already been given, and because compliance with the request f...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 92 H v A Limited [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...FOR JUDGMENT OF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS [1] This case relates to the narrow, but important issue, of the sort of matters that give rise to a right to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority during the course of its investigation. The particular issue relates to a determination of the Authority declining to prohibit publication of the plaintiff’s name and identifying details, 1 but the principles that apply to determining the scope of the right of...

3. [2014] NZEmpC 92 H v A Ltd [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...FOR JUDGMENT OF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS [1] This case relates to the narrow, but important issue, of the sort of matters that give rise to a right to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority during the course of its investigation. The particular issue relates to a determination of the Authority declining to prohibit publication of the plaintiff’s name and identifying details, 1 but the principles that apply to determining the scope of the right of...

4. 2025 NZPSPLA 045 pdf [pdf, 91 KB]

   [2025] NZPSPLA 045 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint made against S.E.A.L SECURITY LIMITED & CHETAN KUMAR under s 73 & 74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) Penalty Decision [1] In an earlier decision I found that Mr Kumar as the manager of Security Solutions Limited (SSSL) or as company officer and managing director of S.E.A.L Security Limited (SEAL) was guilty of misconduct by: a) Contravening s 23 of the Act by runnin...

5. Supplementary advice on proposed Criminal Cases Review Commission model - Redacted [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...justice may have occurred and that the reference is in the interests of justice. 23. We put forward the following test for referral during targeted consultation: 4 See, for example, Transport Accident Investigation Commission Act 1990, s 5(1). 5 Proposed test for referral On the consideration of an application, the Commission may refer the question of a person’s conviction or sentence [to the relevant appeal court] if the Comm...

6. [2014] NZEmpC 111 Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...Bracewell brought a challenge to set aside the Authority’s determination. She asserts that she has the lawful right to retain and disclose confidential documents as evidence of possible criminal negligence for the purposes of an independent investigation; she also seeks $40,000 compensation for “stress, anxiety and to cover advocacy costs.” In addition, she challenges the costs determination made by the Authority. [6] For its part, Richmond brought a cross-challenge. It se...

7. LCRO 100-2014 XO v QY decision date [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator and seek and receive evidence. These powers extend to “any review” … … the power of review is much broader th...

8. 2023 NZPSPLA 054 [pdf, 107 KB]

   [2023] NZPSPLA 054 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint under s 74 of The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 against JOHN WOOD HEARD virtually on 23 August 2023 APPEARANCES C McLuskie – complainant J Wood – Certificate holder DECISION [1] On 22 July 2023 Christopher McLuskie parked his car at the Richmond Centre car park while visiting the medical centre. A man wearing a hi viz vest with Naki Security on it came and chalked his ca...

9. 2024 NZPSPLA 057.pdf [pdf, 116 KB]

   [2024] NZPSPLA 057 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint under s 74 of The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) against JOHN DOHERTY PENALTY DECISION [1] I make the following orders in relation to penalty: • Mr Doherty’s certificate of approval is cancelled effective from Friday 9 August 2024. • Mr Doherty is to return his security ID to the PSPLA within seven days of the date of the cancellation of his certificate. Reasons...

10. OIA-123357.pdf [pdf, 831 KB]

    ...ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 25 July 2025 Our ref: OIA 123357 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request Thank you for your email of 29 June 2025 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) requesting information about the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (the Authority) under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: 1. I'd like to know why Security Personnel are issued with COAs even though they have had a hi...