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A bill aimed at helping address the financial and emotional costs that fall on victims of crime passed its first reading in Parliament last night and was sent to select committee.

A bill that repeals the Electoral Finance Act (EFA) was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.

A bill introducing a critical tool in the Government’s fight against violent crime had its first reading in Parliament tonight by Justice Minister Simon Power.

The influence of gangs in organised crime and the manufacture and spread of methamphetamine will be severely reduced by a bill introduced to Parliament this evening by Justice Minister Simon Power.

The Disputes Tribunal jurisdiction is to be expanded in an effort to reduce the amount of time small businesses are tied up in district court battles, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.

Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland and New Zealand Justice Minister Simon Power today announced that both countries will introduce legislation as a priority to make resolving legal dispu

Justice Minister Simon Power has disbanded the Criminal Justice Advisory Board set up by the previous Government, as promised.

A bill aimed at further protecting victims of family violence was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power and has been referred to select committee for public submissions.

Justice Minister Simon Power today released more Briefings to the Incoming Minister of Justice.

The briefing documents are now available on the Beehive website. 

Justice Minister Simon Power says he will run "an iron ruler" over the cost of Wellington's new Supreme Court building after being told the Government has inherited a $12 million increase on the

The Government's quick moves to change the laws on bail and on sentencing for crimes against children show its action plan for law and order is well on course, Justice Minister Simon Power said tod

Justice Minister Simon Power says Parliament today made an unequivocal statement that violence and neglect of children will not be tolerated.

The Government today introduced to Parliament a bill that will help tackle violence and neglect against children.

Justice Minister Simon Power said he was delighted that a significant majority of the Parliament had passed the Government's changes to the Bail Act which will make it harder to get bail.

The Government today introduced to Parliament a bill designed to make it harder to get bail.

The Government today introduced to Parliament a bill designed to make it harder to get bail.

Justice Minister Simon Power today announced that the Government has disestablished the Expert Panel on Electoral Administration which was established by the Labour Government two months ago.

Justice Minister Simon Power today announced that the Governor-General has appointed six new Community Magistrates for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region.