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News
See the latest updates on news and events around the Ministry. If you can't find what you're looking for here, try our media release section or news archive.
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Levin District Court is temporarily closed
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Sexual Violence Legislation Bill
The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill to change court processes for sexual violence complainants
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New National Anti-Money laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Strategy
The Ministry of Justice has released New Zealand’s first National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategy.
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Māori Highly Victimised by Crime, Survey Finds
Māori make up 26 percent of the most highly victimised people, according to the Ministry’s latest report Highly Victimised People.
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Family violence experiences shared on video
People who've been affected by family violence speak out about their experiences
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Course set for safe and effective justice
The Government has announced its initial response to recent reports on the criminal justice system.
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Auckland Regional Anniversary - Monday 27 January
Many Central and Upper North Island sites will be closed.
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Kiwibank is no longer accepting cheques
From Friday 28 February 2020 Kiwibank will stop cheque use.
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Information about COVID-19
How the Ministry of Justice is preparing for COVID-19.
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Budget 2020 investment in family violence and sexual violence responses
Joint Venture Budget 2020 investment in family violence and sexual violence responses
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Budget 2020 investment in the justice sector
Budget 2020 initiatives will deliver investment to the Family Court, Community Law Centres Whānau Protect services and improvements to court properties.
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Budget 2020 investment in the family court
A Budget initiative to strengthen the Family Court will help ensure parents and whānau are well-supported in a time of distress.
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Latest Crime Survey Reveals Surprising High Levels of Unreported Sexual Violence
New figures from the Ministry’s New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) (link to report) show worryingly low levels of reporting of sexual violence - 94% p
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District Court's COVID-19 response keeps therapeutic court running
Services for participants at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court, Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, were not disrupted during COVID-19.
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Criminal Cases Review Commission launches in Hamilton
The Criminal Cases Review Commission was launched in Hamilton on 1 July 2020.
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New legislation restores right to legal representation in Family Court
Family Court changes come into effect 1 July 2020.
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Referendums brochures undergo reprint
Referendums brochures undergo reprint
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New Crime Study finds a range of feelings about the criminal justice system
Most New Zealanders feel safe, says a new report from the Ministry’s research team, Social Wellbeing and Perceptions of the Criminal Justice System.
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New Protection Order Information at Service packs being introduced
New Protection Order Information at Service packs for respondents and protected people are being rolled out across Aotearoa this week.