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1. 3.0-W-RIS-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...s9(2)(g)(i) Regulatory Impact Statement | 19 In another report on whānau experience on care and protection, timeliness has been identified by Māori as one of the areas for change. 52 Delays give rise to Te Tiriti or Waitangi and Human Rights concerns Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi 29. The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi (te Tiriti) promised to protect Māori customs and cultural values, and to promote partnership between Māori and the Crown.53 As...

2. Young-Adult-List-Operating-Guidelines.pdf [pdf, 5.8 MB]

   ...Research shows that participants have a high prevalence of neurodiversity and exposure to trauma and abuse. Processes in the Young Adult List have been redesigned to adjust for the following characteristics and needs: Executive Functioning The human brain continues developing beyond turning 18 and usually fully develops at around 25 in most individuals. This includes the frontal lobe which is responsible for executive functioning that includes impulse control, emotional regulat...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 162 Te Kauri Marae Trust v Waikato District Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...Area 2 FA3 Fill Area 3 FA4 Fill Area 4 MfE Ministry for the Environment Legislative Terms RMA Resource Management Act 1991 NES-CS Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health Regulations 2011 HAIL Hazardous Activities and Industries List Management Plans SFMP Site and Fill Management Plan ESCP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan DMP Dust Management Plan CSMP Contaminated Site Management Plan (FA3)...

4. Ministry-of-Justice-Annual-Report-2021-22.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2021, Counter-Terrorism Legislation Act 2021, and COVID-19 Response (Courts Safety) Legislation Act 2022. We continue to support the Government’s broader legislative programme through our advice on the human rights and constitutional implications of legislative proposals. Across all our work we aim for a fairer, safer Aotearoa, and to build trust and confidence in the rule of law, but cannot do this alone. Working in support of the jud...

5. 2021-10-27 ORC - PC8 - Common Bundle - Volume 3(a) [pdf, 30 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-128 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Omnibus Plan Change - Plan Change 8, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA

6. Ministry of Justice Annual Report 2023/24 [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...legislation meets the requirements of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, and advise the Attorney General whether Bills are consistent with the Act • monitor and support independent Crown entities, such as the Privacy Commissioner and the Human Rights Commission to uphold human rights. We also monitor the following Crown entities to ensure they undertake their statutory functions, meet government expectations, and responsibly spend public funds: • Electoral Commission • Hu...

7. Rafiq v Commissioner of Inland Revenue (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 39 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 30 Reference No. HRRT 027/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF INLAND REVENUE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook fo...

8. BORA Civil Aviation Amendment Bill [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Associate Minister of Transport, if you agree. Boris van Beusekom Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel cc Minister of Justice Associate Minister of Transport Disclaimer In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the follow...

9. BORA Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bill [pdf, 18 KB]

   ...56(1) and 57(1)(f) prevent pawnbrokers from accepting pledges from persons under that age. 3. These age restrictions are prima facie inconsistent with the freedom from discrimination on the grounds of age affirmed by s 19 BORA and s 21(1)(i) of the Human Rights Act 1993, which is defined as any age commencing with the age of 16 years. It is therefore necessary to consider whether such inconsistencies can be justified in terms of s 5 BORA. 4. Age limits necessarily involve a degree of g...

10. BORA Crimes And Misconduct (Overseas Operations) Bill [pdf, 19 KB]

    ...to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. 10. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel cc Minister of Justice Disclaimer In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to ass...