Law Society statements
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Use of DNA in criminal investigations changes needed
24 April 2019
The New Zealand Law Society agrees with the Law Commission that a new Act is needed to replace the Criminal…
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Crown pastoral land proposals could lead to duplication
24 April 2019
Proposals for changes to the management of Crown pastoral land could result in unecessary and inefficient regulatory duplication, the Law…
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Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive youth advocate appointments approved
18 April 2019
The New Zealand Law Society’s Board has approved the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki/Ministry for Children (or his/her appropriately authorised…
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The Law Society is now on Instagram!
16 April 2019
#nzlawsocietyThe New Zealand Law Society is now on Instagram!You can keep up to date on news and events from the…
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Everyone has the right to a lawyer, says Law Society
16 April 2019
Any time that a lawyer is criticised directly or indirectly for defending someone is a regrettable attack on the rule…
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Meet Tiana Epati
11 April 2019
Gisborne Criminal Defence lawyer Tiana Epati is the new New Zealand Law Society President.She is the 31st elected President and…
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Tiana Epati becomes President of the New Zealand Law Society
10 April 2019
Gisborne criminal defence lawyer Tiana Epati has taken over as President of the New Zealand Law Society.At 43 years old,…
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Law Society submits on Arms amendment bill
4 April 2019
Swift action to remedy the immediate obvious defects in the Arms Act 1983 after the Christchurch mosque attacks by the…
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Gang (Richard) Chen struck off roll
4 April 2019
Gang (Richard) Chen has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers…
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Law Society totally opposes new Brunei laws
3 April 2019
The Brunei authorities are strongly urged to reconsider their decision to implement a new penal code from Wednesday 3 April,…
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New Zealand Law Society appoints new Executive Director
3 April 2019
The New Zealand Law Society has appointed Helen Morgan-Banda as its new Executive Director, Law Society President Kathryn Beck announced…
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Three lawyers suspended from legal practice
2 April 2019
Three lawyers have been suspended from legal practice for periods ranging from three months to 12 months.The suspensions follow three…
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Law Society provides information on high profile trial management
2 April 2019
The New Zealand Law Society has released background information on how a high profile trial for serious offences would normally…
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Canterbury lawyers leading nationwide drive to offer pro bono services to families affected by terrorist attack
22 March 2019
Canterbury lawyers have responded to the horrific terrorist attacks on the Christchurch Muslim community by calling for lawyers to offer…
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Law Society President's message to NZ lawyers
16 March 2019
New Zealand Law Society President Kathryn Beck has sent a message to New Zealand's lawyers following the attacks on Christchurch…
Last updated on the 20th September 2018