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1. Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy

   ...Our contribution to the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy is focused on two key areas of work: Strengthening the Family justice system by giving effect to some of the recommendations from the Family Court review published in 2019. The review took a human rights approach to ensure that the welfare and best interests of children are paramount when settling disputes about their care. We are working with the Ministry of Education on the part of the Strategy that aims to ensure that children and y...

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2. Independent Panel to examine the 2014 family justice reforms

   ...significant changes to the family justice system including introducing Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and removing lawyers from the early stages of some Family Court proceedings. The Panel is made up of Rosslyn Noonan, a former Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, and two experienced family law specialists, La-Verne King and Chris Dellabarca. Learn more about the panel and terms of reference.  “The 2014 changes were meant to help people resolve parenting disputes without h...

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3. Major new crime survey launched

   ...the Ministry for Women. “We have overcrowded prisons,” Michael says, “with a very high rate of imprisonment by international standards; the information provided NZCVS will make an important contribution into achieving the Government’s goal of a human and effective justice system.” NZCVS replaces the New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey (NZCASS), which was held less often – usually every 3 years with results taking 2-3 years to publish.

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4. Extension & evaluation ideas

   ...stories Select several media stories about the justice system or have the students source their own.  In groups students consider these stories and report back on how the story reflects some of the concepts that are part of this study (social justice, human rights, responsibilities etc).  3. Visit a court Visiting a court can be a valuable educational experience.  If you are planning a court visit with your students, it is important to contact the court in advance. It may be poss...

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5. The basis for all law

   ...can be found in a number of documents. Together with New Zealand's constitutional conventions (generally legally accepted ways of doing things), the following documents form our constitution: The Constitution Act 1986 The Electoral Act 1993  The Human Rights Act 1993    The New Zealand Bill Of Rights Act 1990 The Standing Orders of the House of Representatives The Treaty of Waitangi Other aspects of the constitution are also found in legislation in the United Kingdom and other...

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6. Thompson v Van Wijk (Variation of Non-Publication Orders) [2020] NZHRRT 46 [pdf, 137 KB]

   (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF CHRISTIAN NAMES OF PLAINTIFF’S CHILDREN (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON Reference No. HRRT 067/2016 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN JACINDA KAREN THOMPSON PLAINTIFF AND MICHAEL VAN WIJK FIRST DEFENDANT AND THE BISHOP OF NELSON SECOND DEFENDANT (discontinued) AND THE VICAR OF BLENHEIM PARISH THIRD DEFENDANT (discontinued) AT WELLINGTON BEFORE:...

7. Aide Memoire Meeting with International Guests [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...in justice reform. Appendix 1 Adam Mansky – Center for Court Innovation – USA Adam Mansky is director of criminal justice for the Center for Court Innovation, a US-based non-profit dedicated to creating a more humane and effective justice system. He joined the Center to plan the path-breaking Red Hook Community Justice Center, and then served as Red Hook's first project director. Adam has helped create and leads the Center’s cutting-edge c...

8. Hammond v Credit Union Baywide (In court media application to obtain photograph of exhibit) [2014] NZHRRT 56 [pdf, 200 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 56 Reference No. HRRT 027/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN KAREN MAY HAMMOND PLAINTIFF AND CREDIT UNION BAYWIDE DEFENDANT AT NAPIER BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms KM Hammond in person Mr AJ Harris for defendant Mr S Hurley for Hawke’s Bay Today (sam.hurley@hbtoday.co.nz)...

9. BORA Taxation (Depreciation, Payment Dates Alignment, and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...whether certain clauses of the Bill could give rise to various issues of discrimination under section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 19(1) of that Act provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993 (the ‘Human Rights Act’). These grounds include, inter alia, age (defined as any age commencing with the age of 16 years), and sexual orientation. 6. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and ov...

10. Notice of intention to speak Māori [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...Appeal High Court Criminal District Court Criminal Family Youth Disputes Tribunal Tenancy Tribunal Māori Land Court Māori Appellate Court Environment Court Waitangi Tribunal Employment Relations Authority Human Rights Review Tribunal Coroners Court Other (please specify) …………………………………. Any additional information you think might assist the court: ………………………………………………………�...