New Zealand Legal

LEGAL 12:36AM
John Banks Prosecutio​n Referred to Crown Law WELLINGTON CITY — The private prosecution of Act Party leader, the Hon John Banks, over his failure to record donations to his mayoralty campaign.has been referred to the Solicitor General, Michael Heron, with a request that the Crown consider taking over the prosecution. By New Zealand Justice Forum
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LEGAL 3:31PM
Watchdog nips lobbying judges By New Zealand Justice Forum
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LEGAL 4:42PM
Solicitor General meets with protesters On Sunday, a small group of around 15 justice protesters concerned about access to justice and judicial accountability staged a peaceful hour long protest outside the Auckland home of New Zealand's Solicitor General, Michael Heron QC. By New Zealand Justice Forum
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LEGAL 1:23PM
New Timaru Crown Solicitor appointed Andrew Robert McRae, a partner at law firm Gresson Dorman & Co, has been appointed Crown Solicitor for Timaru, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. By Christopher Finlayson
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LEGAL 7:12PM
Collins outlines plan to improve OIA law Justice Minister Judith Collins says the Government is looking to improve the legislation and processes that govern the openness and transparency of public agencies. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 7:03PM
David Bain requests delay By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 4:18PM
Appointment round for Queen's Counsel announced An appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place in 2013, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. By Christopher Finlayson
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LEGAL 2:22PM
Cabinet updated on David Bain's application Cabinet has been updated on Mr Bain’s application for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment at its meeting today, says Justice Minister Judith Collins. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 4:31PM
Reports into Bain application released Justice Minister Judith Collins has today released the reports by Canadian former judge Justice Ian Binnie, QC into David Bain’s application for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, and the Hon Dr Robert Fisher’s peer review of that report. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 3:33PM
Legal services confirmed at Hamilton City Council HAMILTON — Tompkins Wake have been re‐confirmed as Hamilton City Council’s preferred supplier of legal services for another three years to June 2016. By Hamilton City Council
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LEGAL 2:54PM
Queen's Counsel appointed Prime Minister John Key today announced Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson and Solicitor-General Michael Heron have been appointed Queen’s Counsel. By John Key
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LEGAL 8:12PM
Collins leads change in NZ's drinking culture Legislation overhauling New Zealand’s out dated alcohol laws has passed its final reading in Parliament today. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 1:42PM
Legislation Bill passes The House today passed a bill to modernise and improve the law regarding publication of legislation, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced. By Christopher Finlayson
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LEGAL 1:53PM
NZ joins Global Alliance against child sexual abuse online Justice Minister Judith Collins has joined with representatives of 48 countries in Brussels at the Ministerial launch of the Global Alliance against child sexual abuse online. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 3:18PM
Minister opens Christchurch PDS CHRISTCHURCH — The Christchurch Public Defence Service (PDS) office will be part of a high quality legal aid system, says Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows. By Chester Borrows
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LEGAL 4:52PM
Legislative milestone for public service reform The State Sector and Public Finance Reform Bill concluded its first reading debate in Parliament this afternoon, says State Services Minister Jonathan Coleman. By Jonathan Coleman
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LEGAL 4:58PM
Minister welcomes Judicature Act review Justice Minister Judith Collins today tabled in Parliament the Law Commission’s report Review of the Judicature Act 1908: Towards a New Courts Act. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 7:05PM
New order to protect victims from offenders Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced a new type of restraining order to reduce the likelihood of victims of serious violent or sexual crimes having unwanted contact with their attackers. By Judith Collins
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LEGAL 12:50PM
Conviction quashing does not set a precedent The High Court’s quashing of a conviction for accessing a computer for dishonest purposes, highlights the importance of sticking to Federated Farmers’ Herd Owning Sharemilking Agreement. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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LEGAL 3:59PM
South Island Law Firm acknowledged as finalist in Law Awards CHRISTCHURCH — South Island law firm Lane Neave has been acknowledged as a finalist in several categories in the Eighth Annual New Zealand Law Awards 2012. By Lane Neave
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LEGAL 2:02PM
Airline fined for not complying with 'do not board' directive Malaysia Airlines has been fined $5,500 in the Manukau District Court for failing to comply with its obligations under the Immigration Act 2009. By Department of Labour
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LEGAL 3:45PM
Better balance for legal aid legislation Justice Minister Judith Collins has today announced changes to the Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill to incorporate the benefits gained by reforming the Family Court. By Judith Collins
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