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Law Society recommends providing for post-legislative scrutiny processes in Parliament’s rules

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has recommended amending the Standing Orders to provide for processes which empower Parliament to undertake post-legislative scrutiny of legislation.

Law Society welcomes Bill which addresses delays in the coronial system

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa welcomes the Coroners Amendment Bill which is currently before the Justice Select Committee, and seeks to reduce delays and backlogs in the coronial system.

Bill seeking to extend ACC cover to maternal birth injuries needs further work

Earlier this year, the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa made a submission on the Accident Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, recommending a number of changes to ensure the Bill meets its objectives.

Law Society welcomes framework to improve access to civil justice

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa recently provided feedback on a draft strategic framework to encourage a unified and coordinated approach to improving access to civil justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Three Strikes Reform Risks Injustice

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has expressed their disappointment in the Justice Select Committee's report on the Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill.
Budget 2022: Legal Aid Funding Boost Welcome Relief for All New Zealanders

Budget 2022: Legal Aid Funding Boost Welcome Relief for All New Zealanders

New Zealanders from all walks of life will benefit from increased access to justice thanks to funding for our legal aid system in Budget 2022, the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says. Today’s budget sees an extra $190m over four years invested into maintaining and strengthening…

Law Society shoots down Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa appeared before the Justice Select Committee in May to present its submission on the Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill (the Bill). Professor Jeremy Finn and Monique van Alphen Fyfe addressed the Select Committee on behalf of the Law Society.

Law Society makes recommendations to improve draft Russia Sanctions Bill

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa made a submission on a draft Bill enabling the New Zealand Government to impose and enforce sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Bill seeking to improve outcomes for children and young people needs further work

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa appeared before the Social Services and Community select committee last week to present its submission on the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People’s Commission Bill. Elana Geddis and Johan Niemand addressed the select committee on…

Law Society makes recommendations to improve Civil Aviation Bill

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa appeared before the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee last week to present its submission on the Civil Aviation Bill.
Court of Appeal issues decision regarding the legality of New Zealand’s response to COVID-19

Court of Appeal issues decision regarding the legality of New Zealand’s response to COVID-19

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal which challenged the New Zealand Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Law Society recommends new surrogacy law

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has submitted on the Law Commission’s review of surrogacy law in Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Kōpū Whāngai: He Arotake.

Greater clarity required for Conversion Practices legislation

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has appeared before the Justice Select Committee, to express its support for the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill, and to recommend changes that will ensure better clarity on what the Bill seeks to prohibit.
Access to Justice survey of the profession

Access to Justice survey of the profession

A survey being conducted by the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kahui Ture o Aotearoa is being sent today to all practising lawyers in Aotearoa New Zealand to get a national picture of access to justice across the country.
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