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1. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...whānau provide children with protection, support and a sense of identity. It’s with our most precious taonga in mind – our tamariki – that the Independent Panel carries out its role of reporting on the 2014 changes to New Zealand’s family justice system. In August 2018, the Minister of Justice asked the Independent Panel to consult with those who have been affected by the 2014 reforms and report back to him. These reforms made major changes to the support and advice availab...

2. Justice Sector Crown Law forecast 2015 to 2019 [pdf, 347 KB]

   Justice Sector Forecast Crown Law Forecast 2015-2019 April 2015 Page 2 2015 © Crown Copyright ISSN 1179-1446 (online) Published by the Ministry of Justice Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error,...

3. Strengthening the family justice system - Word version [docx, 1.2 MB]

   [image: ] [bookmark: _GoBack]Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information. ISBN 978-0-478-32475-...

4. Family justice reforms: An initial cohort analysis [pdf, 898 KB]

   Family Justice Reforms An Initial Cohort Analysis Author Version number Date Executive Summary In 2014, major changes were made to the Family Justice System. The Family Justice System reforms shifted the focus from court resolution of parenting disputes when parents separate to encouraging parents to reach agreement themselves where this is appropriate. The reforms were intended to achieve a modern and accessible Family Justice System that: • “is res...

5. Chief Justice media statement 17 August 2021 [pdf, 516 KB]

   ...in-person. MEDIA Media can attend hearings remotely. See the Courts of New Zealand website for more information. MASKS Masks are to be worn at all times within the courthouse, unless permission is given by a judge. NEXT STATEMENT The Chief Justice will issue a further statement later this week. https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/file-and-pay/ Contact: Liz Kennedy, Senior Judicial Communications Advisor Liz.kennedy@courts.govt.nz, 027 369 6701 mailto:Liz.kennedy@co...

6. Issues with access to justice in the Environment Court of New Zealand [pdf, 477 KB]

   ...flux. In this paper, we do not comment on government policy and the formulating of substantive laws, as it is not our place as judges to do so. It can, however, fall within our responsibilities as judges to make careful public observa- tions about matters of court process and access to justice. This is what we set out to do in this paper, in the context of historic, current, and possible future legislative scenarios. Challenges facing environment courts and tribunals Rock Pring produced an...

7. RIS - Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence [pdf, 603 KB]

   Impact Statement Template | 1 Coversheet: Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence Advising agencies Ministry of Justice Decision sought This analysis has been prepared to inform Cabinet decisions regarding improvements to the justice response to victims of sexual violence Proposing Ministers Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence) Jan Logie Summary: Problem and Proposed Approach Problem Definiti...

8. Ministry of Justice annual report 2019-20 [pdf, 9.3 MB]

   E.64 AR (2020) Annual Report Te Tāhū o te Ture 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 In accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989, this Annual Report presents: Te Tāhū o te Ture - Ministry of Justice This document includes information about the Ministry’s operations and performance for the 2019/20 financial year. Joint Venture Business Unit – Family Violence and Sexual Violence (JVBU) The JVBU is hosted by the Ministry of Justice and provides a governance secretariat for the Joint V...

9. Ministry of Justice annual report 2018-19 [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   E.64 AR (2019) TĀHŪ O TE TURE ANNUAL REPORT 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 Our story Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice 2 Introduction from the Secretary for Justice 4 Who we are and what we do 8 Timeline (2018/19 milestones) 10 Our strategy 12 Sector leadership and policy stewardship 13 Honouring our responsibilities to Māori 19 Maintaining the integrity of the courts and tribunals 23 Leading the transformation of the criminal...

10. Ministry of Justice annual report 2018-19 [pdf, 5.2 MB]

    E.64 AR (2019) TĀHŪ O TE TURE ANNUAL REPORT 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 Our story Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice 2 Introduction from the Secretary for Justice 4 Who we are and what we do 8 Timeline (2018/19 milestones) 10 Our strategy 12 Sector leadership and policy stewardship 13 Honouring our responsibilities to Māori 19 Maintaining the integrity of the courts and tribunals 23 Leading the transformation of the criminal...