8 August, 2008
The discussion document, Improvements to Sexual Violence Legislation in New Zealand, will assist in gathering public views on law changes to improve the criminal justice response to sexual offending.
Read full release >>6 August, 2008
The Law Commission will undertake a comprehensive two-and-a-half year review of New Zealand's liquor laws to bring them into line with current community behaviours and concerns around the use of alcohol, Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today.
Read full release >>6 August, 2008
Communities will have a greater say over when, where and how liquor can be sold under the provisions of a Bill tabled in Parliament today which will also improve the enforcement of liquor licence conditions
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
The government welcomes the ongoing support for the Real Estate Agents Bill
Read full release >>17 July, 2008
The decision to authorise the employment of permanent staff represents the first stage of making the pilot permanent.
Read full release >>25 June, 2008
Cosgrove announces major overhaul of legislation governing the security industry
Read full release >>12 June, 2008
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act creates a comprehensive and enhanced new complaints and disciplinary process for lawyers and conveyancing practitioners.
Read full release >>12 June, 2008
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act creates a comprehensive and enhanced new complaints and disciplinary process for lawyers and conveyancing practitioners which comes into force on 1 August 2008
Read full release >>10 June, 2008
This raft of proposed legislation includes the ability of Police to issue on-the-spot safety orders.
Read full release >>23 May, 2008
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel today welcomed a report which shows the Prostitution Reform Act (PRA) 2003 has had a positive effect on the health and safety of sex workers and has not led to a predicted increase in their numbers
Read full release >>22 May, 2008
Budget 2008 provides a range of initiatives across the wider justice sector to strengthen the justice system and ensure that New Zealanders live in safe and responsive communities.
Read full release >>24 April, 2008
Ken Pawson joins Russell Goudie on the Wanganui Land Valuation Tribunal and Max Dick joins Roger Malthus on the Taranaki tribunal.
Read full release >>19 April, 2008
The Government is drafting a Legal Services Amendment Bill to ensure victims do not face any additional stress during the processing of legal aid grants
Read full release >>19 April, 2008
The Government has taken decisions on a comprehensive package of reforms relating to the exercise of search and surveillance powers by law enforcement agencies.
Read full release >>11 April, 2008
Justice Minister Annette King has today launched a new programme, aimed at reducing Pacific Island sexual offending and re-offending.
Read full release >>8 April, 2008
Justice Minister Annette King has announced appointments to a new Criminal Justice Advisory Board that will advise justice sector ministers on further improvements to the criminal justice system.
Read full release >>2 April, 2008
The Organised and Financial Crime Agency New Zealand, will be launched on 1 July this year, a new agency to combat serious and financial crime
Read full release >>17 March, 2008
The Government is undertaking extensive initiatives to strengthen victims’ rights and support provided to victims.
Read full release >>7 March, 2008
New Zealand places great importance on peaceful conflict resolution, and believes women have a crucial role to play at every level of conflict prevention and resolution, as well as peace-keeping and rebuilding shattered communities post conflict, Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel says.
Read full release >>21 February, 2008
Associate Justice Minister, Rick Barker today announced the appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the new Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal to be established this year.
Read full release >>19 February, 2008
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel welcomed the tabling of the Law Commission’s report on public registers in Parliament today.
Read full release >>15 February, 2008
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Police and Justice Minister Annette King announced today a government crackdown on tagging and other forms of graffiti vandalism.
Read full release >>12 February, 2008
Government to strengthen victims’ rights -- including a Victims’ Charter and funding a national 0800 victim helpline and a website for victims
Read full release >>12 February, 2008
Minister King is “determined that 2008 will be the year in which victims’ rights are properly addressed.”
Read full release >>12 February, 2008
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of two new part-time Human Rights Commissioners – Karen Johansen and Jeremy Pope.
Read full release >>28 January, 2008
Response to Legal Services Agency asking the widow of Karl Kuchenbecker to repay up to $19,000 granted in legal aid for the inquest into his death.
Read full release >>19 December, 2007
The Government will in the New Year appoint an expert panel to review outstanding electoral issues following passing of the Electoral Finance Act 2007
Read full release >>16 December, 2007
Six proposals to further enhance the independence and effectiveness of the Independent Police Conduct Authority were announced by Associate Justice Minister, Rick Barker today.
Read full release >>13 December, 2007
New Bill that enhances consumer protection in the real estate sector
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