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1. Justice Matters - Issue 12 - October 2018 [pdf, 2 MB]

   Justice Matters October 2018 | Issue 12 In this issue: We receive an award for our Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism work; our Women’s Network wins the Empowerment Award at the 2018 Diversity Awards; we celebrate 125 years of suffrage; and we report from the Criminal Justice Summit. justice.govt.nz 2 Similarly, data highlights strong performance. In 2017/18: • since June 2013, District Court criminal cases that are more than 3 years old have decreased by...

2. Justice of the Peace

   Find out the functions of Justices of the Peace (JPs), their role and responsibilities, and the process for being appointed as a JP. In New Zealand, JPs are involved in an ever-increasing multitude of matters including both Ministerial and Judicial duties. Ministerial functions of a Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace have no inherent jurisdiction and may exercise only those powers given to them by legislation. Other duties of a Justice of the Peace include the: witnessing of documents t...

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3. Miscarriages of justice

   We provide advice to the Minister of Justice on matters involving miscarriages of justice. This includes applications for compensation for wrongful conviction and detention, and applications for the exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy. From 1 July 2020, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) came into force as an independent Crown entity to investigate possible miscarriages of justice. For more information about the CCRC and the remaining role of the Royal prerogative of mercy,...

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4. BORA Electoral Matters Bill [pdf, 73 KB]

   Electoral Matters Bill Electoral Matters Bill 14 June 2004 Attorney-General Electoral Matters Bill PCO 5571/7 Our Ref: ATT114/1298(3) I have considered the abovenamed Bill for compliance with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("BORA") the final copy of which I received on 11 June 2004 and am pleased to advise that nothing in it appears to be inconsistent with BORA. The Bill amends s 55 Electoral Act 1993 and in particular provides a new regime as to how an MP l...

5. BORA Judicial Matters Bill [pdf, 190 KB]

   Judicial Matters Bill (2008) 10 June 2008 Attorney-General Judicial Matters Bill (216-1): Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our ref: ATT395/60 1. I have reviewed the Judicial Matters Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. 2. The Bill has two parts. The first proposes to amend the Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Act 2004 in two respects: 2.1 to provide for the appointment of a Deputy Judicial Conduct C...

6. BORA Judicial Matters Bill [pdf, 309 KB]

   Judicial Matters Bill 24 July 2003 Attorney-General Judicial Matters Bill (PCO 4817/6) consistency with New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT114/1197(4) 1. I have considered the Judicial Matters Bill (PCO 4817/6) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("NZBORA") and am pleased to advise that the Bill does not contain any provisions that appear to be inconsistent with NZBORA. Nonetheless, three issues arose which required brief analysis...

7. BORA Court Matters Bill [pdf, 194 KB]

   4091807_FINAL WORD VERSION BORA ADVICE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL - COURTS MATTERS BILL.DOCX 21 June 2017 Attorney General Courts Matters Bill (PCO 20266/5.0) – consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT395/220 1. We have examined the Courts Matters Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“Bill of Rights Act”). We have concluded that whilst the Bill raises some issues under the Bill of Rights Act, it is not inconsi...

8. The future of courts and justice services

   ...the future of courts and justice services, like new technology, changes in society, and what people expect from the justice system. “Crown Law’s companion Briefing will be informed by experience as a participant in court processes but will focus on matters relating to the overall democratic and constitutional settings of our justice system.” The final Briefing will be presented to Parliament in September 2025 and made publicly available as a resource and evidence base.  How you can g...

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9. Explore the justice system

   On this page you'll find further activities that focus on the justice system. 1. Steps to justice Do you know what happens to: a person accused of a crime a person who thinks someone else stole their good idea Ask students to design a flow diagram to show the steps in a criminal and/or civil matter. This activity could be used after working through the criminal and civil justice journeys on this website: Learn more about criminal law and explore the criminal justice system through the case of...

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10. Information held by the Ministry of Justice

    The Ministry of Justice holds a wide range of information related to its functions and its decision-making processes.  This includes our work in supporting the courts and tribunals, leading the Justice Sector, administering the legal aid system, negotiating Treaty of Waitangi settlements, developing justice policy, managing the Public Defence Service, collecting fines and reparation, providing criminal conviction history checks and funding a range of services to help people going through th...

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