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Law Commission
Reviewing, reforming and developing New Zealand's laws
The Law Commission reviews, reforms and develops New Zealand law. We then make recommendations to Government to improve the law.
We also advise our Responsible Minister and government agencies on how to make the law more accessible and easier to understand.
The Commission has a commitment to consult the public on areas of law that we review. We promote discussion and consultation by publishing Issues Papers. We invite submissions from the public before we make recommendations to the Minister.
We publish these recommendations in a report to Parliament. The government then decides whether and how it will amend the law.
Law Commission - Latest News [Page 4]
Law Commission Paper on a New Crown Civil Proceedings Act
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 4:52 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission has released A New Crown Civil Proceedings Act for New Zealand , its Issues Paper on reforming the Crown Proceedings Act 1950. The Issues Paper proposes a new statute to replace the Crown Proceedings Act 1950. More >>
Revised Restrictions for Suicide Reporting Recommended
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 10:28 am | Law Commission
The Law Commission is recommending revising the restrictions in the Coroners Act 2006 regarding reporting suicide. The new restrictions would be limited to public comment by any person of the method of the suicide death, the place of the suicide ... More >>
Review of Extradition And Mutual Assistance
Friday, 28 March 2014, 9:46 am | Law Commission
The law relating to New Zealand’s cooperation with other countries for the investigation and prosecution of crime is to be reviewed by the Law Commission. More >>
Law Commission Welcomes Harmful Digital Communications Bill
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 3:07 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission welcomes the introduction of the Harmful Digital Communications Bill in Parliament today by the Justice Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Law Commission Assesses Case For Licensing Funeral Sector
Friday, 4 October 2013, 10:19 am | Law Commission
The Law Commission is asking for public feedback on whether there is a case for stronger consumer protections for the bereaved when engaging the services of the funeral sector. More >>
Law Com Asks Whether Family Court Best Forum For Burial Disputes
Friday, 4 October 2013, 10:14 am | Law Commission
The Law Commission is seeking public feedback on how the law should respond to disagreements over the most appropriate way to farewell the dead and deal with their physical remains. More >>
Major Reforms Proposed For NZ’s Burial and Cremation Law
Friday, 4 October 2013, 10:10 am | Law Commission
The Law Commission is seeking the public’s views on a package of reforms which could lead to far-reaching changes in the options available to bereaved New Zealanders. More >>
Law Commission Recommends Makeover For New Zealand Trust Law
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 2:32 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission is recommending a new Act clarifying the legal rights and duties of New Zealanders who use trusts to manage their assets. More >>
Modern Statute for Incorporated Societies Recommended
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 5:11 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission is recommending that Parliament enact a modern statute for incorporated societies to replace the current statute, which is more than 100 years old. More >>
Law Commission Comments on Juror Contempt
Friday, 12 July 2013, 3:50 pm | Law Commission
The sentencing of an Auckland man for reportedly failing to make himself available for a jury trial highlights a number of issues under consideration by the Law Commission as part of its review of contempt of court, says Commissioner Peter Boshier. More >>
Law Commission Commences Review Of Contempt Of Court
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 9:33 am | Law Commission
The rules governing the conduct of jurors are to be reassessed as part of a wide-ranging review of New Zealand’s contempt law being undertaken by the Law Commission. More >>
Evidence Act Working Well
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 11:03 am | Law Commission
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 11.00AM 4 April 2013 1 MEDIA RELEASE 4 April 2013 Hon Sir Grant Hammond KNZM President Law Commission More >>
Converged Standards Body for News Media: Law Commission
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 11:32 am | Law Commission
EMBARGOED UNTIL 11:30 AM 26 MARCH 2013 26 March 2013 Hon Sir Grant Hammond KNZM President Law Commission More >>
Invitation for Submissions On Joint And Several Liability
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 11:07 am | Law Commission
MEDIA RELEASE 21 November 2012 Hon Sir Grant Hammond KNZM President Law Commission MEDIA RELEASE 21 November 2012 More >>
Review of the law of trusts
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 12:02 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission is seeking feedback on a number of proposed reforms designed to make the law governing trusts clearer and more accessible to the tens of thousands of New Zealanders who use them. More >>
Release of Law Commission Paper on Civil Pecuniary Penalties
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 4:48 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission is seeking public feedback on the use of financial penalties by enforcement agencies to punish corporates and individuals for breaches of the law. More >>
Combatting Cyber-Bullying: A Toolkit for Schools
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 9:37 am | Law Commission
All schools would be required to implement effective programmes to combat bullying, including cyber-bullying, if the Government accepts the Law Commission’s latest recommendations. More >>
Law Must Adapt to Combat Harmful Digital Communication
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 9:34 am | Law Commission
LAW MUST ADAPT TO COMBAT HARMFUL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION New Zealanders who are victims of serious personal attacks in cyber-space will have access to a specialist Communications Tribunal with the power to issue takedown orders and to reveal the identities of ... More >>
Official Information Acts: the Public’s Right to Know
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 2:01 pm | Law Commission
The Law Commission today released its final report, The Public’s Right to Know: Review of the Official Information Legislation (NZLC R125, 2012) . More >>
Rights, Responsibilities, and Regulation in the Digital Age
Friday, 4 May 2012, 4:18 pm | Law Commission
Submissions on the Law Commission’s preliminary proposals for regulating the news media and addressing the problems of harmful speech in the digital era are now available on the Commission’s website (www.lawcom.govt.nz). More >>
