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1. TR Environmental Law Conference Judge Newhook Paper [pdf, 156 KB]

   THOMSON REUTERS: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CONFERENCE 20 MARCH 2018 Feature session: improving access to justice through alternative dispute resolution procedures Judge Laurie Newhook, Principal Environment Judge Although legal rights exist, the cost of effective participation often places limits on a party’s ability to participate. What can be done to increase access to justice, maximise efficiency and minimise cost? Traditional forms of ADR as well as alternative hearing processes...

2. Supplementary Analysis Report Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   RE LE AS ED B Y TH E MIN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E Supplementary Analysis Report: Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Bill Coversheet Purpose of Document Decision sought: Advising agencies: Proposing Ministers: Date finalised: Problem Definition This analysis was produced for the purpose of informing final Cabinet decisions on an omnibus Bill to enhance enforcement tools to disrupt and prosecute gang conflict and harm. Ministry of Justice, New Zealand Police...

3. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Duty Lawyer [pdf, 548 KB]

   MOJ0052.2-June13_AreAs of lAw – Duty lAwyer Page 1 / 4 Please complete this if you are applying for approval as a duty lawyer PArt 2 – Section 1 experience in the criminal jurisdiction length of experience How long have you practised (post admission) in criminal law? Have you previously been on the duty lawyer/solicitor roster? Yes. How long were actively involved as a duty lawyer/solicitor? no. Pre-trial hearing case details name or initials of defendant Date D D /...

4. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Portia Law [pdf, 443 KB]

   CHRISTCHURCH  BLENHEIM  TIMARU (03) 339 2233 | Level 1, 111 Cashel Street, Christchurch | DX WX33342 Christchurch | www.Portia.law Powered by Friday, 1 March 2019 Family Justice Reforms SX10088 Wellington 6011 By email: FamilyJusticeReforms@justice.govt.nz Attention: Rosslyn Noonan (Chairperson) Dear Committee Members RE: FAMILY JUSTICE REFORMS REVIEW Thank you for the opportunities to date to participate in the re...

5. COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill – Ministry of Justice [pdf, 215 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 1 May 2020 Hon David Parker, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: COVID-19 (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the COVID-19 (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. We have not yet received a final version of the...

6. 20230328-Severe-Weather-Emergency-Recovery-Legislation-Bill.pdf [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...this advice. The Bill 3. The Bill is intended to enable the next phase of recovery following the heavy rain events in the upper North Island and Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle in January and February 2023. It follows the Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023, which directly amended several Acts to allow for recovery activity. 4. The principal purpose of the Bill is to assist communities and local authorities affected by severe weather events to respond to, and recover from, the...

7. Justice Sector Crown Law forecast 2015 to 2019 [csv, 6 KB]

   Total disposals Date Crown Law disposals Crown Law disposals forecast 2015 Jul-13 478 Aug-13 530 Sep-13 448 Oct-13 488 Nov-13 459 Dec-13 391 Jan-14 187 Feb-14 391 Mar-14 400 Apr-14 332 May-14 469 Jun-14 361 Jul-14 451 Aug-14 363 Sep-14 438 Oct-14 432 Nov-14 346 Dec-14 413 Jan-15 139 216 Feb-15 364 378 Mar-15 370 Apr-15 326 May-15 453 Jun-15 367 Jul-15 463 Aug-15 359 Sep-15 431 Oct-15 435 Nov-15 354 Dec-15 430 Jan-16 211 Feb-1...

8. Guidelines: Family Law section best practice [pdf, 415 KB]

   1 LAWYER FOR THE CHILD BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES ACTING FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF CHILDREN ACT 2004 AND THE CHILDREN YOUNG PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT 1989 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The appointment of a lawyer to represent a child occurs under the specific legislation the proceeding has been brought. 1.2 In all proceedings in the Family Court, the role of lawyer for the child as described in these guidelines is prescribed by section 9B of the Family Courts Act...

9. BORA Employment Relations Law Reform Bill [pdf, 23 KB]

   Employment Relations Law Reform Bill 2003 19 December Attorney-General LEGAL ADVICE CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: Employment Relations Law Reform Bill 1. We have considered the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill (PCO 5316/10) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. We understand that this Bill is due to be introduced on Thursday 4th of December. 2. We have concluded that this Bill appears to achieve overall consistency with t...

10. BORA Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

    2 10 June 2016 Attorney-General Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill (PCO 19557/14.0) Our Ref: ATT395/252 1. We have reviewed this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“the Bill of Rights Act”). We conclude it is consistent. Introduction 2. The Bill provides for improved information sharing between law enforcement agencies and Customs, reflecting recommendations of the Government Inquiry into Matt...