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1. Legal Services Commissioner announces rate increase and review for duty lawyers

   ...Court. “Duty lawyers play an important part in New Zealand's justice system and uphold the right of any unrepresented and/or vulnerable defendant to access a lawyer without delay,” said Tracey Baguley. “The increase in duty lawyer remuneration is in response to duty lawyers’ immediate concerns about pay rates, alongside a longer-term commitment to review the duty lawyer service,” she added. The review will be led externally and include an advisory group of key stakeholders including m...

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2. Control Orders

   ...seeking a renewal, Police would be required to prove that a person continues to pose a real risk of engaging in a terrorism related activity. Control Orders can be made by the High Court on application from the Commissioner of Police. NZ Police holds responsibility for applying for a Control Order, where it considers there is both a basis and a need to do so. For more information, see: Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Act 2019

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3. Responding to a claim

   Although the applicant must prove its claim on the balance of probabilities, it is your responsibility to present your side of the story. Before the hearing, you should collect and provide the following information to the MVDT: A clear written chronology of all relevant events from your perspective Your copy of the consumer information notice and the vehicle offer and sale agreement (if those documents have not been provided by the applicant or if the applicant’s copy is different) Any invoic...

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4. Progression of reported sexual assaults through the criminal justice system - Diagram (September 2025) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...sexual assaults will continue progressing through the criminal justice system as more time accrues. “Other proved” charge outcomes include Youth Court proved outcomes, discharge without conviction, adult diversion, and proven but not criminally responsible. “Other” charge outcomes include charges where the person was found unfit to stand trial due to mental impairment or not guilty due to insanity. It also includes stays of proceedings, where the court process is stopped indefinitel...

5. Extension & evaluation ideas

   ...several media stories about the justice system or have the students source their own.  In groups students consider these stories and report back on how the story reflects some of the concepts that are part of this study (social justice, human rights, responsibilities etc).  3. Visit a court Visiting a court can be a valuable educational experience.  If you are planning a court visit with your students, it is important to contact the court in advance. It may be possible to arrange...

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6. Victims satisfied with restorative justice

   ...crime who take part in restorative justice conferences appear to be satisfied with the process. Restorative justice conferences are face-to-face meetings where victims can tell offenders how the crime affected them, and where offenders can take personal responsibility for their actions. Provider and Community Services General Manager Warren Fraser says the 2016 Victim Satisfaction Survey showed 84% of victims surveyed were satisfied with the restorative justice conference they took part in, up...

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7. Foreword

   ...the public’s ‘eyes and ears’, play a critical role in enabling the community to know what is happening in their local court.  This guide is designed to ensure the media is aware of the rules around reporting what happens in the courts and the responsibilities of journalists working in courts. While it is not exhaustive, we want to ensure that reports are fair, that justice processes can work effectively, and that courts’ integrity is maintained. I thank you for taking the time to read...

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   5. Media guide for reporting the courts and tribunals: Edition 4.1

8. 4.0 Media in court

   ...proceedings to obtain details of what happened in court. If media are not in court at the time of proceedings, they will need to request access to the court record to obtain details of what happened in court. When court is sitting, the presiding judge is responsible for the conduct of proceedings inside the courtroom. Freelance journalists or those working for organisations outside the definition of media may cover court at the judge’s discretion. The registrar needs to be advised in advance...

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9. Victims' needs

   ...behaviour addressed to avoid future harm to themselves and/or others help to understand and take part in the system some compensation for their losses, their costs and/or the harm they suffered. Victimisation of Māori To improve our current justice system responses to Māori who have been victimised will require all stakeholders to embody the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - the Treaty of Waitangi. The principles of good governance (kawanatanga), protection of rangatiratanga, and partner...

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10. New family violence laws take effect

    The Family Violence Act 2018 and the Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018 take full effect on 1 July 2019. The new legislation is one part of a whole of government work programme to transform the response system for victims and perpetrators of family and sexual violence in New Zealand. The Family Violence Act replaces the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and brings in changes to Protection Orders and Police Safety Orders, greater visibility for family violence offending in the courts and principles t...

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