Young Adult List supports more positive engagement in the criminal court
The first independent evaluation of the Young Adult List has been completed.
News
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Public engagement on racial discrimination
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Review announced of the Restorative Justice service
The Ministry of Justice is reviewing the RJ service, to ensure that the service remains an appropriate and flexible justice mechanism for New Zealanders.
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New courthouses for Tauranga and Whanganui
The Government will invest more than $200 million in new courthouses for Tauranga and Whanganui.
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What do you think of our Anti-Money Laundering laws?
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Latest justice statistics released to 2020/2021
The latest statistics on criminal charges and convictions have just been published
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Kahukura proactive release
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Have your say by 6 August – Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination
We want to hear what you think of the six proposals to make Aotearoa New Zealand safer for everyone
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Ashburton District Court is temporarily closed
Ashburton District Court will be closed Monday 31 May and Tuesday 1 June due to the State of Emergency that has been invoked in Ashburton.
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Budget 2021 investment supports access to justice and wellbeing
Budget 2021 invests $348.545m over 5 years in initiatives that will improve access to justice and support improvements in wellbeing.
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Have your say on the prevention and elimination of family violence and sexual violence
The online survey will help to shape Aotearoa’s National Strategy and Action Plans.
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Ministry's latest study highlights need to better support Māori victims of crime
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Latest justice statistics released
The latest statistics on criminal charges and convictions have just been published
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Videos for jurors modernised to reflect a more diverse justice system
Modernised videos about jury service have been made to better inform jurors about the experience
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Kaiārahi - Family Court Navigator role announced
Recruitment begins this week for Kaiārahi - Family Court Navigator roles in the Family Court.
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New Zealand to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime.
New Zealand is to join the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime.
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New Māori Land Court services for land owners
The Māori Land Court has introduced new services to support Māori land owners and their whānau to connect to and use their whenua.
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Our Ministry website is now a Shielded Site
Our Ministry website is now a shielded site so people experiencing family violence and sexual violence can safely access the information they need.
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Te Kuiti Courthouse to temporarily close in February
The historic Te Kuiti Courthouse will be closed from 2 February to 26 February 2021.
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LGB+ community experiences higher levels of victimisation than the national average
The LGB+ community experiences higher levels of victimisation than the average New Zealand adult.