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1. BORA Corrections Bill Appendix 1 [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...(1997) 15 CRNZ 321 (CA), at p 431. 3. The notion that treatment or punishment should not be degrading is concerned with the effect that the treatment or punishment is likely to have on an individual. On "degrading" the European Court of Human Rights has held[1]: Where treatment humiliates or debases an individual showing a lack of respect for, or diminishing, his or her human dignity or arouses feelings of fear, anguish or inferiority capable of breaking the individual'...

2. BORA State Sector Amendment Bill (No.3) [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...of non-striking teacher, whether or not they are on the list. That would facilitate early correction of any error. http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/ArcAggregator/arcView/resource/IE26146201/http:/www.justice.govt.nz/policy/constitutional-law-and-human-rights/human-rights/bill-of-rights/state-sector-amendment-bill-no.3-2003#Footnotes 11. In 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 t...

3. BORA New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Bill [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...Waitara community. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) - Freedom from discrimination 4. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination on the prohibited grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 5. The key questions determining whether legislation limits the freedom from discrimination are: 1 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited grounds of dis...

4. BORA Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Interim Restriction Order Classification) Amendment Bill [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...imposed by the Bill are justified under s 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 12. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination on the prohibited grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 13. The key questions determining whether legislation limits the freedom from discrimination are: 2 1 Hansen v R [2007] NZSC 7 [123]....

5. BORA Broadcasting (Games of National Significance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...free-to-air. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 5. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993, including sex 1 and disability. 2 6. The key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are: 3 1 Human Rights...

6. IHC NZ v Ministry of Education (Non-Party Access) [2013] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 72 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 2 Reference No. HRRT 024/2012 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY A NON-PARTY FOR ACCESS TO THE TRIBUNAL FILE BETWEEN IHC NEW ZEALAND PLAINTIFF AND MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FIRST DEFENDANT AND SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION SECOND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION:...

7. BORA Broadcasting Amendment Bill [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Melanie Webb Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliamen...

8. Request for an interpreter [pdf, 161 KB]

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

9. BORA Accident Compensation Amendment Bill [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) – freedom from discrimination 5. Section 19(1) of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the prohibited grounds in s 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. The grounds of discrimination under the Human Rights Act include marital status, family status, and age. 6. The key questions determining whether legislation limits freedom from discrimination are:1 a. does the legisl...

10. JM v Minister for NZSIS (Interim Name Suppression) [2023] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 100 KB]

    ...DECISION: 12 April 2023 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL GRANTING PLAINTIFF INTERIM NAME SUPRESSION1 1 [This decision is to be cited as JM v Minister for NZSIS (Interim Name Suppression) [2023] NZHRRT 8. Note – non-publication restrictions] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 8 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 INTRODUCTION [1] JM alleges that the Minister responsible for the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (Minister) has interfered with his privacy...