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Justice Minister Annette King today launched the pilot programme for CARPARK+ Safer Parking, a scheme aimed at reducing vehicle crime and fear of crime in parking facilities.

A majority in the House of Representatives today voted to recommend that the Governor-General appoint Allan Galbraith, and Mel Smith, to the Independent Police Conduct Authority. 

Justice Minister Annette King says a Citizens Initiated Referendum on the question --- "should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?" --

Associate Minister of Justice, Rick Barker today announced reappointments of 21 Visiting Justices.

Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove today announced the release of a draft Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Bill for consultation. 

The government has delivered on its promise to protect New Zealanders who are buying or selling their property, with the passing of the much anticipated Real Estate Agents Bill by Parliament today.

Justice Minister Annette King has launched a strategy at Parliament today designed to combat graffiti crime in New Zealand.

Associate Minister of Justice Rick Barker has announced the lay members of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, following their swearing in today.

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 al

Communities will have a greater say over when, where and how liquor can be sold under the provisions of a Bill tabled in Parliament which will also improve the enforcement of liquor licence conditi

Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove says the Real Estate Agents Bill is on target to progress through Parliament following positive discussions with support parties.

Justice Minister Annette King has authorised the Legal Services Agency (LSA) to employ permanent salaried staff to provide the Public Defence Service (PDS) legal services piloted in Manukau and Auc

Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today announced the government’s decisions over how it will overhaul the legislation governing the security industry.

Associate Justice Minister Rick Barker has today announced the appointment of Dr Duncan Webb as the Legal Complaints Review Officer and Hanneke Bouchier as the Deputy Legal Complaints Review Office

Associate Justice Minister Rick Barker has today announced the appointment of Dr Duncan Webb as the Legal Complaints Review Officer and Hanneke Bouchier as the Deputy Legal Complaints Review Office

Justice Minister Annette King has today released a number of proposed changes to the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and related legislation to reduce and prevent violence within domestic relationships.

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 le

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.

Justice Minister Annette King says 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.

Justice Minister Annette King says the Government has taken decisions on a comprehensive package of reforms relating to the exercise of search and surveillance powers by law enforcement agencies.

 Justice Minister Annette King has today launched a new programme, aimed at reducing Pacific Island sexual offending and re-offending.

 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 sys