We want to hear from you about how we can change our adoption laws to meet the values and needs of Aotearoa New Zealand in 2021 and beyond.
The aim of the review is to create a new system that provides strong safeguards for protecting the rights, best interests and welfare of children, and...More
We invite your input on six Government proposals to make Aotearoa New Zealand safer for everyone, by strengthening the provisions that protect groups from speech that incites hatred, and by improving protections against discrimination.
The incitement of hatred against...More
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Thank you for your interest in taking part in this survey
By taking part in this survey you will be providing information to help develop a National Strategy and Action Plans to eliminate family violence and sexual violence.
You can...More
Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court, began as a pilot in November 2012 at the District Court in Auckland and Waitākere. In December 2019, the Minister of Justice announced the Government's commitment to making the pilot AODT Court in Auckland and...More
In 2020 the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) received feedback indicating there may be opportunity for the Ministry to improve timely access to justice by making it easier for Police to contact Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA) lawyers.
In response to the feedback,...More
Communication assistance is one of the tools used to support vulnerable defendants and witnesses to participate in court proceedings. Vulnerable participants include children, people with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health conditions and experience of trauma. Using communication...More
Over the last few months Legal Aid Services have received several complaints from Police regarding providers being uncontactable for Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA).
Legal Aid Services are looking at how the administration of the system can be improved in the...More
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on regulations to be made specifying countries for overseas disclosures under section 214 of the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act).
As part of this process, we invite you to provide your views on the countries you would find it most valuable to see prioritised...More
Update 18 February 2021:
Cabinet has agreed that New Zealand will seek to join the Budapest Convention. This includes decisions about the changes required to join the Convention.
You can find details of Cabinet’s decision and a summary of submissions...More
The Auckland legal aid office has been working electronically since 17 February 2020.
We would like your feedback on your experience so we can determine what is working well and any areas where we could improve.
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Background
This project has been established to improve the experience that lawyers have with our approval and contracting processes for legal aid services. The intent of this work is to ensure that any improvements made will streamline, integrate and align with the rest of the legal aid...More
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Download: New Zealand's draft Seventh Periodic Report under the Convention against Torture (PDF, 1.52MB)
Download: Overview of issues covered in the Report (PDF, 211KB)
The Government is preparing its seventh report to the United Nations...More
The Ministry of Justice wants to hear your views on how the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) is working in practice, to inform a decision on whether to progress a review of this legislation. Your feedback will help inform a decision by Government on whether to review it, or whether instead to...More
In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The reforms aimed to help people resolve parenting disputes without having to go to court. However, we now know that these changes aren't working for some people.
An Independent Panel appointed by the Minister of Justice examined...More
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E whakarite ana a Hāpaitia te Oranga...More
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The Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata – Safe and Effective Justice programme...More
The Ministry of Justice is seeking submissions on proposals for regulations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009.
These regulations relate to high value dealers, who are defined as someone who, in trade and in the ordinary course of...More
We have been reviewing processes and forms to help make the customer journey easier. As part of this, we would like to understand how providers are completing and submitting legal aid invoices.
This survey closed 1 February 2019.
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We are seeking feedback on a proposed new:
family and civil legal aid amendment to grant form
criminal and high cost case amendment to grant form
high cost cases policy.
You may find each of these attached at the bottom of this page, or...More
Thank you for your interest, but submissions about 2014 changes to the family justice system have now closed.
To learn more about the Independent Panel, and keep up to date with its work, go to https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/family-court-rewrite/ .
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Thank you for your interest, but submissions about 2014 changes to the family justice system have now closed.
To learn more about the Independent Panel, and keep up to date with its work, go to https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/family-court-rewrite .
...More
The Family Violence Act took effect on 1 July 2019. The Act created new rules allowing family violence agencies and social services practitioners to collect, use, request and share personal information for purposes related to family violence.
Safe and appropriate information sharing will...More
Nau mai haere mai. Tēnā hoki koe i roto i ngā āhuatanga o te wā.
Thank you for taking part in this brief survey. The quality of our customer service is important to us and your responses will help us improve the information and services we provide. Be assured that your responses are...More
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (the Act) aims to detect and deter money laundering and terrorism financing. It requires certain businesses to put anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in place. These include...More
Crown/Māori Relations – Have your say 2018
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The Minister for Crown/Māori Relations, Hon Kelvin Davis, is responsible for ensuring a healthy Crown/Māori relationship. He’s keen to get your ideas about how it could be better - and the sort of projects he should...More
Legal aid is an important part of New Zealand's justice system. It helps people to resolve legal problems that may go to court and makes sure that people are not denied justice because they can't afford a lawyer.
After reviewing the feedback about the proposed combined jurisdiction legal aid...More
Legal aid is an important part of New Zealand's justice system. It helps people to resolve legal problems that may go to court and makes sure that people are not denied justice because they can't afford a lawyer.
After reviewing the success of the family and civil legal aid form which was...More
Legal Aid Services has recently undergone changes to our operating model, which has resulted in the consolidation of all our offices into two. One of the primary reasons for this change is to ensure we are providing nationally consistent services to our customers and providers, regardless of...More
In October 2017, we sought submissions on proposed regulations related to New Zealand’s anti-money laundering laws.
Recent changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009 affect businesses already covered by the law (known as Phase...More
Legal aid is an important part of New Zealand's justice system. It helps people to resolve legal problems that may go to court and makes sure that people are not denied justice because they can't afford a lawyer.
Family and civil legal aid covers a wide range of disputes that may go to court,...More