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Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
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We work with the judiciary and our justice sector colleagues to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society.
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(Please show respect for others when commenting on this page. Comments deemed inappropriate, threatening or offensive may be removed. Persons who repeatedly use comments to threaten or offend may be banned) Justice is about fairness. It plays an essential role in keeping people safe, protecting people’s rights and maintaining trust and confidence in public institutions. At the Ministry, our aim is to deliver people-centred justice services to provide access to justice for all. We lead the justice sector, working closely with the judiciary and our sector colleagues – New Zealand Police, Dept of Corrections, Crown Law and the Serious Fraud Office. Led by the Secretary for Justice and Chief Executive Andrew Kibblewhite, we have over 3000 people based throughout New Zealand from Kaitaia to Invercargill. The ministry’s role is wide-ranging: •We work with the judiciary to deliver court services for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, 58 District Courts, Coroners Court, Environment Court, Employment Court and Maori Land Court. •We support 29 tribunals, authorities and committees that help New Zealanders resolve disputes. •We negotiate historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, building positive and durable settlements between the Crown and Māori. •We provide legal help to people charged with criminal offences through the Public Defence Service, the largest criminal law practice in New Zealand. •We administer the Legal Aid system which pays for legal help for those who can’t afford a lawyer. •We work to reduce crime and reoffending. •We develop justice policy and provide advice to Ministers and Cabinet, which helps address a range of issues such as supporting victims, holding offenders to account and supporting human rights. •We collect court-ordered fines. •We provide 450,000 criminal conviction history checks each year, helping employers make informed decisions. •We manage over 150 pieces of legislation including the Official Information Act.
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Wellington, 6011, NZ
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Ministry of Justice - New Zealand reposted this
Deputy Public Service Commissioner Rebecca Kitteridge has today announced the appointment of Mr Rajesh Chhana to the position of Chief Executive, Crown Response Office. The Crown Response Office has been established to support the implementation of the Government’s response to the recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions (the Royal Commission). The new chief executive will be accountable to the lead Minister for the government’s response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission. The chief executive will lead, coordinate and oversee the government’s ongoing response and implementation of the report’s recommendations. “I’m very pleased to appoint Mr Chhana to this role,” Ms Kitteridge said. “Mr Chhana is an exceptional leader with a proven track record across the justice, social, and national security sectors.” Read the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/gNE899xw Crown Response Unit
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The consultation on proposals to improve jury trial timeliness is open until Thursday 31 October. Your views and comments will provide valuable insight into the place of jury trials in our criminal justice system and wider society, and any impacts that change may have on our communities. Find out more and make a submission on the Ministry’s Citizen Space consultation hub. https://lnkd.in/g9sqfbAm
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A new approach for young adults facing driving-related charges with no identifiable victims begins in Whangārei District Court today. The Young Adult List helps 18- to 25-year-olds understand court processes so they can meaningfully take part in them. It also looks at the root causes of offending, connecting offenders to services that address those causes, to help stop reoffending. Young Adult List courts are a central pillar of Te Ao Mārama – Enhancing Justice for All, the judicially led kaupapa to improve the District Court experience for all participants, including victims and whānau. Check out our new Young Adult List video: https://lnkd.in/gAnJgYPW
Improving the court experience for all: Inside the Young Adult List court
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Congratulations to Chloe Graham-Stewart, who has received the 2024 Ria McBride Public Service Award to pursue a law degree.
Ngā mihi nui to Chloe Graham-Stewart from Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice - New Zealand who has received the 2024 Ria McBride Award to pursue a law degree. Chloe will receive funding to support her study towards a Bachelor of Laws, a qualification that will give her the opportunity to progress professionally and make a leadership contribution within the Public Service. For the past 12 years Chloe has worked at the Ministry of Justice in Te Tai Tokerau Northland region. She is committed to improving the justice system, particularly the experiences for women and children. Her own experiences of this system have given her unique insights that have strengthened her resolve to gain a law degree and make a difference. “I am privileged to be this year’s recipient of the Ria McBride Award in support of my pursuit of the Bachelor of Laws," says Chloe. "My life experiences add nuance and broad perspective to my career priorities within the Ministry of Justice and I look forward to the day when I am in a position that enables me to have strategic impact in the delivery of public sector services. “Protection of our most vulnerable families and individuals is of the utmost importance to me and it is humbling to imagine the day when my advocacy at a senior leadership level results in improved outcomes for our people.” The aim of the Ria McBride Award is to help women currently working in the Public Service to progress their career aspirations through tertiary academic study. The spirit of the award is to support women who demonstrate personal fortitude and leadership potential, and who generally haven’t had the opportunity or means to pursue or complete tertiary study. Read more about Chloe and the Ria McBride Award here: https://lnkd.in/gDARCnpi #PublicService #SpiritOfService Leadership Development Centre
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The latest New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) has been released offering fresh insights into the nature of both reported and unreported crime in our country. Published by the Ministry of Justice today, the NZCVS is based on interviews with more than 7,100 New Zealanders between November 2022 and October 2023. It shows 32 percent of New Zealanders experienced crime in the 12 months before the interview compared to 31 percent in 2022. Overall, the NZCVS found that New Zealanders experienced 1.88 million incidents of crime in the 12-month period. For most crimes, the number of victims is consistent with previous years, but there was an increase in fraud and vehicle theft. To see the full results of the NZCVS go here; https://lnkd.in/gg3svmWM
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Are you a policy advisor or lawyer in the public service? Do you want to know more about how to apply the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act (BORA) when developing policy? See our updated online guide below. It’s easy to use and can help you consider BORA rights in your work and how to meet BORA obligations. https://lnkd.in/gKPfWcid
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Ministry of Justice - New Zealand reposted this
Dick Williams has dedicated his entire career to the Ministry of Justice - New Zealand, either working on the frontline or supporting those in the frontline to deliver important services to the public. Last week he retired after 60 years in the Public Service. Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has awarded Dick with a Commendation for Service as a thank you and appreciation for choosing public service as his career and gratitude for the spirit of service he brought to that. “Congratulations on your 60 years of public service to New Zealand. This is an absolutely extraordinary milestone. Your contributions to justice and your passion for the frontline demonstrate your exceptional spirit of service to the community. Thank you for your service.” Read more about Dick's career here: https://lnkd.in/geBvdy7n #PublicService #SpiritOfService
Celebrating 60 years of service to the community | Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission
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Ministry of Justice - New Zealand reposted this
The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney General’s announcement today of the following appointments: - Justice Forrest Miller as a Judge of the Supreme Court - Justice Susan Thomas, Justice Rebecca Ellis and Justice Francis Cooke as Judges of the Court of Appeal - Justice Sally Fitzgerald as Chief Judge of the High Court of New Zealand - Justice Karen Grau as a Judge of the High Court of New Zealand https://lnkd.in/dAjHVK4J #courtsofnz #courts #judiciary #judges
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Ministry of Justice - New Zealand reposted this
LawTalk shines a light on the challenging work of the Coroners Court with Chief Coroner Judge Anna Tutton. With a long career that has included work in criminal law and professional legal education, Judge Tutton is no newcomer to highly complex crisis scenarios that can tragically also involve mass fatality events. Read the full article in LawTalk https://lnkd.in/gZQGcc_D #nzlawsociety #LawTalk
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