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  1. Chief Coroner 2017-18 Annual Report [pdf, 3 MB]

    ...followed by suicide and transport deaths. Cause of death 2017/18 Deaths Accidental poisoning 3 Aspiration 28 Aviation 8 Death in custody 13 Drowning and immersion 85 Fall 83 Fire/smoke/burns 24 Firearms 57 Homicide 20 Human remains 3 Marine accident 11 Missing person 11 Natural causes 1893 Other 13 Overdose 204 SUDI 62 *Suicide 467 Transport 440 Undetermined 141 Workplace accident 13 Total 3579 *NOTE: Cause of Death categories are a...

  2. Director of Proceedings v McMillan [2020] NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 379 KB]

    ...(1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF AGGRIEVED PERSON, HER DAUGHTER AND THE DAUGHTER’S FATHER (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 18 Reference No. HRRT 005/2020 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND VICKI ANNE...

  3. Guest v New Zealand Law Society [2009] NZLCDT 12 [pdf, 390 KB]

    ...determination to act uprightly and honourably so secure that he may be fairly re-entrusted with the high duties and grave responsibilities of a minister of justice. But that obligation lies upon him, and it is no light one. The errors to which human tribunals are inevitably exposed, even when aided by all the ability, all the candour, and all the loyalty of those who assist them, whether as advocates, solicitors, or witnesses, are proverbially great. But, if added to the imperf...

  4. Improving jury trial timeliness - Discussion document [pdf, 447 KB]

    ...The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is an international treaty which was ratified (agreed to) by New Zealand in 1978. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 implements the ICCPR by affirming, protecting and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms in our law. 6 In New Zealand, a limited entitlement to elect a jury trial has been available since 1841 for offences that Parliament classified as “indictable”.4 Since 1900, a person charged wit...

  5. BORA Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill [pdf, 341 KB]

    ...where there is a significant risk to an individual’s safety or to public safety. 33. As noted above, the presumption of searches being undertaken under the authority of a search warrant can be displaced in certain circumstances, including saving human life or serious public health issues. We have compared clause 102 with a similar provision in the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill. In that Bill it is proposed that police officers have the authority to enter into or on any land...

  6. BORA Policing Bill [pdf, 415 KB]

    ...Rights Act requires that a person arrested or detained[8] under any enactment shall have the right to consult and instruct a lawyer without delay and to be informed of that right.[9] More particularly, clause 32 does not empower Police to engage in inhumane searches or treatment[10] of an individual to collect details on a person's scars, marks, and tattoos and any other physical details relevant to the offence that the person is suspected of committing. 31. We note that much of cla...

  7. Waitangi Tribunal - The new approach revisited [pdf, 586 KB]

    ...completion, one of the quickest being Te Uri o Hau (3-4 years) 6 Contemporary claims are covered in a companion paper 7 Maps are appended showing the current status of Tribunal district inquiries and Treaty settlements 8 This date is dependent upon adequate human and financial resourcing. The current constraint is on the ability to commission district-wide research programmes, undertake claimant facilitation, and provide report-writing support to panels. Additional resourcing of negotiations ma...

  8. 2018 to 2023 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...independent judiciary and effective public institutions. We have a long history of upholding the rule of law. We’re committed to enhanced Crown/Māori relationships grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our justice system upholds the fundamental human rights of everyone in New Zealand so they can live with dignity and transact with confidence, knowing their interests are protected. We actively uphold the global rule of law and our other international obligations. 5 Our stra...

  9. [2020] NZREADT 31 – Turoa v Real Estate Agents Authority (30 July 2020) [pdf, 289 KB]

    ...expected to be with a licensee all the time during every transaction, and that licensees can make mistakes even when well supported and well supervised. The Tribunal has recognised that good management systems may be in place but nevertheless human errors will occur. For example, in Hutt City, the Tribunal emphasised that an agency must have adequate systems in place, but is not responsible if an agent goes “rogue” and deviates from those systems. 5.11 In Vining Realty G...

  10. [2024] NZEnvC 226 Pirirakau Tribal Authority Incorporated v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 323 KB]

    ...include: a) Access for Pirirakau shall be enabled in order to undertake tikanga consistent with any requirements of site safety. b) Pirirakau shall be informed 48 hours before the start and finish of the archaeological work. c) If any kōiwi (human remains) are encountered, all work should cease within 10 metres of the discovery. The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Archaeologist, New Zealand Police and Pirirakau must be advised immediately in accordance with Guidelines for K...