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Draft of NZ report under UN Torture Convention released
23 May 2019
The government has released a draft of its seventh report under The United Nations Convention against Torture Convention (the Convention).…
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Package of Family Violence rules and regulations made
23 May 2019
The Family Violence Act 2018 comes into effect on 1 July 2019 and seven related rules and regulations have been…
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Review finds systemic bullying and harassment in parliamentary workplace
23 May 2019
Reviewer Debbie Francis has made 85 recommendations after an external independent review of Bullying and Harassment in the New Zealand…
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New legal union vows to fight for better pay and conditions
23 May 2019
A new union has started up to represent the most vulnerable workers in the legal profession with low pay rates…
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No bullying conduct by Retirement Commissioner found
23 May 2019
Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has returned to work after an investigation did not establish bullying conduct by her. The investigation…
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Specialist training for lawyers among support services
23 May 2019
A budget package of measures to invest in family and sexual violence support services includes specialist training for lawyers in…
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Over 14% of Irish solicitors "Brexit refugees"
22 May 2019
The Law Society of Ireland says solicitors from England and Wales continue to register for practice in Ireland whil remaining…
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Sexual Violence Court pilot to continue
22 May 2019
The District Court Sexual Violence Court Pilot will continue as usual while its final evaluation is completed, assessed and the…
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New charges filed after 15 March Christchurch attacks
22 May 2019
The New Zealand Police say they have met with victims' families and survivors of the 15 March Christchurch attack to…
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Average of 634 days for coronial inquiry completion
22 May 2019
It took an average of 634 days for a coronial inquiry to be completed in the year to 30 June…
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Support workers settlement bill introduced
22 May 2019
Health Minister David Clark has introduced the Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlements Amendment Bill to Parliament.The bill gives effect to…
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Five Deputy Chairpersons for Human Rights Review Tribunal
21 May 2019
Five Deputy Chairpersons have been appointed to the Human Rights Review Tribunal. This follows changes made by sections 101A to…
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Construction company sentenced after vehicle fatality
20 May 2019
A South Island construction company has been ordered to pay fines, reparation and costs of more than $500,000 after a…
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Chief Victims Advisor calls for greater support for crime victims
20 May 2019
Findings from the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey show more needs to be done to prevent victimisation and re-victimisation,…
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District Court Judge appointed
20 May 2019
Auckland barrister Faumui Penelope (Lope) Ginnen has been appointed a District Court Judge to be based in Manukau. Judge Ginnen.…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018