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1. Coroners-Doctors-Fees-Regulations-2022-Proactive-release.pdf [pdf, 995 KB]

   ...the qualifying criteria. 5 B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E 8z1p0sitx3 2022-06-22 14:29:26 Proa cti ve R ele as e B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E Population Implications 35 The proposals in this paper have no specific population implications. Human Rights 36 The proposals in this paper have no specific human rights implications. Consultation 37 The following agencies were consulted on this paper: the Ministry of Health, the Treasury, the Accident Compensation Corporation, New Zeal...

2. Cunliffe & Cunliffe v Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees [2024] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...Primary School (the School) for six years. In their final two years at the School Mr and Ms Cunliffe made several 1 This decision is to be cited as Cunliffe & Cunliffe v Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees [2024] NZHRRT 4. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 4 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 information privacy requests to the Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees (the Board) following a complaint they had made to the Board. [2] The Boar...

3. McLennan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Gradual Process Injury) [2023] NZACC 54 [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...workers exposed to glutaraldehyde is limited to reports of increased incidences of self-reported headaches during disinfection processes in which glutaraldehyde was used. Glutaraldehyde-induced neurotoxiclty has not been demonstrated in either humans or animals. Numerous reports suggest that glutaraldehyde causes dermal sensitisation in occupational settings where glutaraldehyde is used as a germicide. The dermal sensitisation potential of glutaraldehyde has not been demonstra...

4. OIA-126444.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...terrorism or violent extremism, Māori iwi and hapu, ethnic groups, the legal profession, and academics. 38 Broader public engagement will allow for transparency and dialogue that is crucial for building the social license for legislation concerning human rights and national security. 39 I intend to submit a discussion document for Cabinet approval in August 2025. The law is only one part of an effective response to terror and violent extremism 40 The law is integral to preventing...

5. Family Court rewrite submission: Backbone Collective [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...victims of violence and abuse are suffering extraordinary levels of discrimination and abuse via the Family Court process. 3. New Zealand’s commitments under international law obligates our government and judiciary to protect and promote the human rights of citizens who are subject to New Zealand’s family law and party to proceedings in the New Zealand Family Court – whether as applicants or respondents. 4. We believe that the issues we outline in this submission constitute s...

6. [2017] NZEmpC 85 Ramkissoon v Commissioner of New Zealand Police [pdf, 668 KB]

   ...calculated to portray a distorted version of the truth. [26] There is another witness on whose credibility I should comment briefly. This was Wayne Annan, at relevant times the Police’s most senior HR person holding the office of General Manager, Human Resources (GM:HR). Mr Annan has since left the Police. Counsel for the defendant asserted in submissions that Mr Annan had been confused in cross-examination. I infer from this criticism of Mr Annan’s evidence that the defen...

7. TSA-Amendment-Act-Combined_FINAL_Redacted.pdf [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...meeting the Quality Assurance criteria. Compliance 20 This Bill complies with each of the following: 20.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 20.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA) and the Human Rights Act 1993. However, the Bill limits some rights and freedoms contained in the NZBORA, as addressed below; 20.3 the disclosure statement requirements. A disclosure statement has been prepared and is attached to this paper; 2...

8. [2020] NZEnvC 138 Eyre Community Environmental Safety Society Inc v Christchurch Regional Council [pdf, 9.3 MB]

   ...consent; (b) the imminent commencement of works, no more than seven days and no less than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the works authorised by this consent; 6 Accidental discovery 27 In the event of any disturbance to Kaiwi Tangata (human bones) or taonga (treasured artefacts), the Consent Holder shall immediately follow the Accidental Discovery Protocol set out in Appendix 3 of the Mahaanui lwi Management Plan, and attached to, this consent as Attachment CRC122897A. Re...

9. Further considerations for supervision of offenders deported to New Zealand [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...aware of compelling evidence that fewer DNA collections from deported offenders will have a detrimental impact on public safety. 7. We also consider that it is preferable to draw a single ‘bright line’ test, particularly given the significant human rights implications. 8. The Attorney-General found the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Act 2009, which expanded Police powers to take DNA without consent, was inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990....

10. BORA Summary Offences (Graffiti) Amendment Bill [pdf, 394 KB]

    ...an offence to sell a paint spraycan to any person under 18 years of age. The age restriction is a prima facie limit on the right against discrimination on the grounds of age under section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act and section 21(1)(i) of the Human Rights Act 1993("HRA"). 4. It is therefore necessary to consider whether the age restriction is justifiable under section 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. In applying section 5, it is necessary to consider whether the prima facie ag...