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1. Chief-Commissioner-Position-Profile-1 [doc, 75 KB]

   ...Authority Location: The preferred location of the Chief Commissioner position is Auckland or Wellington ______________________________________________________________________ This position description is based on legislative provisions contained in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Act). Human Rights Commission The Human Rights Commission is an independent Crown entity given a wide range of functions and powers under the Human Rights Act 1993 Membership of Commission Section 8 of the Act pro...

2. Director: Human Rights Proceedings - position profile [pdf, 151 KB]

   DIRECTOR – HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS POSITION PROFILE Title: Director, Human Rights Proceedings Reports to: Chief Human Rights Commissioner (for administration purposes only) Appointed by: Governor-General on the advice of the Minister of Justice Term: Up to 5 years Time commitment: Full-Time Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Office of Human Rights Proceedings The Office of Human Rights Proceedings is established by section 20 of the Human Rights Act...

3. Human Rights Act 1993

   ...and destruction of documents – importance of maintaining Tribunal’s file intact – Public Records Act 2005, ss 17 and 18 Mullane v Attorney-General (Request for Documents) [2020] NZHRRT 14 Access to Tribunal file – complaint referred back to Human Rights Commission for mediation – statutory attachment of confidentiality to mediation – effect on open justice principle and on media access to Tribunal file during mediation process – Human Rights Act 1993, ss 75, 83, 85, 86, 87, 92D...

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4. Human rights

   Human rights recognise the dignity and worth of all people. Human rights are basic standards that influence how we live together and how we recognise the interests of other people and the community. They also govern the relationship between people or groups of people and the government. Human rights are vital for the development of a diverse, inclusive and democratic society that respects the rule of law, human dignity, equality and freedom. Domestic human rights Several Acts govern human rights...

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5. Position profile: Human Rights Commissioner (with responsibility for disability rights) [pdf, 33 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER (WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS) Position Title: Human Rights Commissioner Reports to: Chief Human Rights Commissioner Appointed by: Governor-General on the advice of the Minister of Justice Time commitment: Full-time (reduced time commitment may be negotiable) Term: Up to 5 years Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Expenses: Travel, telephone calls etc, met by the Commission for Commission related busi...

6. DHRP-Position-Profile [docx, 34 KB]

   [bookmark: _Hlk179289511] POSITION PROFILE DIRECTOR – HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS Title: Director, Human Rights Proceedings Reports to: Chief Human Rights Commissioner (for administration purposes only) Appointed by: Governor-General on the advice of the Minister of Justice Term: Up to 5 years Time commitment: Full-Time Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Expenses: Travel etc, met by the office of Human Rights Proceedings for Commission related business. _____________________...

7. FAQS

   Human rights implications and Bill of Rights Act vetting: FAQs  This page answers frequently asked questions about: human rights issues and implications in policy development the process of assessing Bills for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (Bill of Rights Act vetting). For more information, contact the Ministry of Justice at boravet@justice.govt.nz.This page covers the following topics: Human rights in policy development When should I approach the Ministry of J...

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   3. The Bill of Rights Act

8. Implementation and Follow up

   Implementation is just as important as the reporting and examination steps of the cycle. This is the step where we consider and implement recommendations and make substantive changes that impact the human rights of New Zealanders. Implementation is the responsibility of subject-matter agencies, however lead agencies play an important role in coordinating and monitoring implementation and follow-up.  The Human Rights Monitor, New Zealand’s national online monitoring tool, is a key instrume...

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   4. International human rights >
   5. International Human Rights Guidelines

9. Guidance for the appointment of Human Rights Commissioners [pdf, 257 KB]

   Guidance Appointment of Human Rights Commissioners Ministry of Justice September 2020 ISBN 978-0-473-54372-3 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 Overview of the Human Rights Commission..................................................................... 2 Role of...

10. Human v New Zealand Law Society [2022] NZLCDT 50 (22 December 2022) [pdf, 205 KB]

    NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 50 LCDT 013/22 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN HIEROPHANTIC HARLEQUINESQUE HUMAN Appellant AND NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY Respondent DEPUTY CHAIR Dr J G Adams MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr S Hunter KC Ms K King Ms M Noble Prof D Scott HEARING 6 December 2022 HELD AT Specialist Courts and Tribunals Centre, Auckland DATE OF D...