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1. Regulatory Impact Statement: Expungement scheme for historical homosexual convictions [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...any further negative effects of a historical conviction and providing formal recognition that they would not have committed an offence under current law. Other members of the public will benefit from living in a country that they perceive respects human rights and promotes equity and diversity. 24. Unsuccessful applicants or people who are ineligible to apply may experience a decrease in wellbeing due to feeling disadvantaged compared to successful applicants. The negative effects of...

2. Madoc v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revocation of Cover) [2023] NZACC 144 [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...of “physical injury” discussed in Teen is helpful and I propose to adopt it. Further, I accept that the natural meaning of “physical injury” involves hurt or harm that affects the body rather than the mind, or any incorporeal aspects of human existence. … [90] Applying such an approach to the interpretation of “physical injury”, I am satisfied that Mr Falwasser suffered physical injuries from the effects of his exposure to pepper spray during the incident. [24] Ms...

3. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - summary document - Urdu [pdf, 453 KB]

   ...جائے، کیا تبدیل کو حصوں سائٹ ویب کی اسپیس سٹیزن عرضداشت اپنی آپ ہیں۔ کھلی تک 2021 اگست 6 سے جون 25 عرضداشتیں https://consultations.justice.govt.nz کی معرفت، humanrights@justice.govt.nz پر بذریعہ ای میل یا Human Rights, Ministry of Justice, SX10088, Wellington ہیں۔ سکتے بھیج ڈاک بذریعہ پر پتے کے معلومات میں بارے کے معلومات ذ�...

4. McLeary v ACC (Personal injury) [2024] NZACC 74 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application 1 Atapattu-Weerasinghe v Accident Compensation Corporation [2017] NZHC 142. 10 of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [41] In Johnston,2 France J stated: [11] It...

5. [2020] NZEmpC 81 AlKazaz v Asparona Ltd [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...fraught with difficulties. These include the difficulties always associated with an attempt to set aside a s 149 Record of Settlement. They also include limitation and jurisdiction issues. For instance, claims are made for remedies under the Human Rights Act 1993 and the Privacy Act 1993; outside the jurisdiction of this Court. There may also be difficulties as to limitation relating to the question of whether personal grievances have been raised in time or raised at all. Furth...

6. Waxman v Pal [2016] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 71 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2016] NZHRRT 28 Reference No. HRRT 035/2015 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN DEBORAH WAXMAN PLAINTIFF AND JITENDRA PAL DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms LJ Alaeinia, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Dr D Waxman in person Dr J Pal in person DATE OF HEARING: 30 and 31 May 2016 DATE OF DECISION: 11 August 2016 DECISION OF TRI...

7. Amendments-to-Court-Rules-2024-and-Coroners-Regulations_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 392 KB]

   ...notification in the New Zealand Gazette. Compliance 35 The regulatory changes comply with each of the following: 35.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 35.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 35.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 35.4 relevant international standards and obligations; and 35.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition), which are maintained by the Leg...

8. Port-Waikato-By-Election-Cabinet-paper.pdf [pdf, 548 KB]

   ...following approval by the Governor-General. Compliance 47 This Order complies with each of the following: 47.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 47.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 47.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 47.4 relevant international standards and obligations; I N C O N F I D E N C E 7 I N C O N F I D E N C E 47.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021...

9. [2022] NZACC 125 – Williams v ACC (28 June 2022) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...described in the claim form is: Running in soft sand on dunes and pulled left foot. [44] In terms of the definitions in the Act the accident in this case was an event that involved the application of force, in this case gravity, external to the human body, that is to say the running in soft sand when he “pulled his left foot”. It is ACR 134/21 Mr Williams’ position that as a result he suffered a personal injury, namely a strain or sprain of his left foot. [45] The oppo...

10. LCRO 184/2015 WD v YR (6 July 2017) [pdf, 171 KB]

    ...Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 12 At [18]–[19]. 13 At [24]. 5 (d) Committee failed procedural fairness and natural justice and perverted the course of natural justice. (e) Committee failed procedural of the Human Rights Act. And had based the decision on discrimination and racism. [21] He then repeated, and added to, his complaints: (a) Lawyer failed to act competently. (b) Lawyer failed to act in a timely manner, in accordance with...