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New survey results show extent of offences by family members

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Almost 80,000 adults were offended against by a family member in 2018, according to the Ministry of Justice’s latest report Offences by Family Members.
New crime survey tells 8,000 New Zealanders' experience of crime

A large percentage of New Zealanders have not experienced crime in the last 12 months, and crime is confined to a small proportion of the population.
Minority of New Zealanders experience majority of crime

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The minority of New Zealanders experience the majority of crime, according to the Highly Victimised People report
Subsidised arbitration and mediation services to support businesses and landlords

Landlords and businesses seeking to resolve commercial lease disputes from COVID-19 will be able to access subsidised arbitration and mediation services.
Court users and jurors highly satisfied with justice services and facilities

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The latest surveys conducted by the Ministry of Justice show most court users and jurors continue to be satisfied with the services and facilities the Ministry.
Closure of Levin District Court for Earthquake Strengthening

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The Levin District Court will be closed from Monday November 18 for earthquake strengthening.
New Zealanders back jury service experience

New Zealanders who serve on juries are enthusiastic about serving, with more than 90 per cent of jurors satisfied with their experience.
Former Greymouth courthouse for sale
Report on New Zealand’s Human Rights Record
New chief executive takes the reins at Justice

Andrew Kibblewhite was welcomed to his new role as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice at a pōwhiri in Wellington this morning (1 February 2019).
Major crime survey reaches milestone

The Ministry of Justice’s new crime survey, “The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey” (NZCVS) has reached its target this month of interviewing 8,000 people
Feedback Sought on Political Donation Rules

The Ministry of Justice wants to hear from the public on potential improvements to political donation rules in the Electoral Act 1993.
Justice Sector Projections Released

The Ministry of Justice has collaborated with its Justice sector partners to produce the latest Justice Sector Projections.
Latest justice statistics released

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The Ministry of Justice has published its most recent statistics on criminal charges and convictions from 2013 to 2022.
PSA and Ministry of Justice reach offer for settlement
Statement - Cyber security incident

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that a cyber-security incident involving an external company has impacted access to some coronial data.
Industrial Action Statement

The Ministry of Justice - Te Tāhū o te Ture says planning is underway to deal with the impact of industrial action on the running of the courts and tribunals.
Latest justice statistics released

The Ministry of Justice has just published its most recent statistics on criminal charges and convictions from 2012/2013 to 2021/2022.
Government seeking feedback on options for creating a new adoption system
Justice Sector Projections Released

The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with justice sector agencies, has released its projections for New Zealand’s prison population over the next 10 years.

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