Policy and Consultation
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The Ministry provides policy advice to the government across the areas of justice, courts and treaty settlements, contributing to the development of government policies and the reform and development of legislation.
We facilitate public consultation during the development of justice-related legislation.
Civil
The civil jurisdiction is one part of the Ministry's responsibilities in the justice system.
Find out more civil jurisdiction
Crime
Find out about the Ministry's work across a range of criminal areas, including international and organised crime.
Find out more about crime policy and consultation
Crime prevention
The Ministry is involved with a range of initiatives aimed and reducing or preventing crime, such as the Priority Offenders Initiative and the STOP strategy.
Find out more about crime prevention policy and consultation
Electoral
The Ministry does policy and consultation work on the constitutional and electoral system.
Find out about current constitutional and electoral work
Justice system
The Ministry works in a number of policy areas regarding aspects of the justice system.
Find out more about justice system policy and consultation
Legislation
Find out about areas of legislative change that the Ministry is involved with, including our advice on legislation in relation to the Bill of Rights.
Find out more about our legislative work
Regulatory Impact Statements
See the Ministry's latest Regulatory Impact Statements relating to legislation changes.
See the Ministry's latest Regulatory Impact Statements
Reviewing the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004
The Government is reviewing the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 and is now seeking your input.
Find out more about the Review
Restorative justice
Restorative justice aims to provide opportunities for both victims and offenders to be involved in finding ways to hold the offender accountable for their offending and repair the harm caused to the victim and community.
Find out more about restorative justice policy and consultation
Victims
The Ministry carries out policy and consultation work relating to the victims of crime.
Find out more about our work with victims of crime
Youth
Offending by children and young people involves a specialised section of the justice system.
