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1. BORA Mental Health Commission Amendment Bill [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...their families generally. 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 Margaret Dugdale Manager, Ministerial Advice Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Office of Legal Counsel 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 sh...

2. BORA Education (Establishment of Universities of Technology) Amendment Bill [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Act. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Melanie Webb Manager Ministerial Services Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill or Rights/Human Rights Public Law 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 Parliament u...

3. Appendix-M2-NZEAN-NZTR-Letter-of-Support-NZ-Equine-Advocacy-Network-May-2022-2.pdf [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...of all roading, pathways, reserves and parks.” NZTR acknowledges the many and diverse roles horses have played historically, and to this day continue to play in society, and recognises the many benefits brought about by the relationship between humans and horses. These benefits include, but are not limited to, increasingly documented positive effects both on physical and mental health for those who regularly interact with horses. Many horses, and indeed Thoroughbreds, throughout New Ze...

4. BORA Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill (No.3) [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach copies for referral to the Minister of Labour and Minister for ACC, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Cc Minister of Justice Minister of Labour Minister for ACC In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-Gener...

5. Greer v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 49 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...withholding of information by Corrections. Corrections disputed this and maintained they had responded to the information privacy request. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Greer v Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 49.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 49 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 BACKGROUND [2] On 2 February 2017 Mr Greer filed a statement of claim and accompanying documents. The claim alleged failure by Corrections to provide any...

6. BORA Maori Purposes Amendment Bill [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...those Acts. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Principal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights 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 Parliament under s 7 of...

7. Kristinsson v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd (Extension of Time) [2018] NZHRRT 51 [pdf, 95 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 51 Reference No. HRRT 034/2018 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN HJORTUR (HUGO) KRISTINSSON AND DAGNY EMMA MAGNUSDOTTIR PLAINTIFFS AND SOUTHERN RESPONSE EARTHQUAKE SERVICES LIMITED DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr H Kristinsson in person and as agent for his wife...

8. BORA Domestic Violence - Victims’ Protection Bill [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...violence, primarily in the workplace. It amends the: a. Domestic Violence Act 1995 (‘the DVA’) b. Employment Relations Act 2000 (‘the HRA’) c. Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (‘the HSWA’) d. Holidays Act 2003 (‘the HA’), and e. Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the HRA’). 3. The Bill introduces new definitions to the DVA of ‘victim of domestic violence’ and ‘domestic violence document’. A person able to produce a domestic violence document, defined as one of...

9. BORA Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...and Property Rights Amendment Bill (PCO 7396/7) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("NZBORA") and advise that the Bill does not contain any amending provisions that are inconsistent with the NZBORA. Val Sim Human Rights Team Leader Malcolm Luey Associate Crown Counsel 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...

10. BORA Corrections (Contract Management of Prisons) Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

    ...any other person for the management of a corrections prison. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. 4. In reaching this view, we note that the United Nations Human Rights Committee has commented on the earlier practice of contracting out prisons services. The Auckland Central Remand Prison was under private management at the time the Committee considered New Zealand's Fourth Period Report under...