Strengthening the rule of law in Aotearoa New Zealand is a landmark report that highlights the ongoing and emerging challenges impacting trust and confidence in the rule of law in New Zealand.   

It calls for sustained action from government, legal professionals, and the public to implement the recommendations and address the issues.  

The report identifies barriers in access to justice as one of the most pressing threats, along with poor legislative and policy making processes, maintaining independence of the judicial system and the unintended consequences of automated decision-making systems.  

To address the range of challenges identified, the report includes specific actions for government, the Law Society, and lawyers, including increased funding for legal services, reforms to legislative processes, improved public legal education, and stronger safeguards around the use of ADM.  

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