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Review into Phillip Smith’s escape submitted to Government
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 3:23 pm | Ministry of Justice
A multi-agency review on the escape of Phillip Smith to South America has submitted its initial report to the Government today. More >>
Final report on MV Rena and Motiti Island Claims
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 2:50 pm | Ministry of Justice
The Motiti Rohe Moana Trust, one of the Claimants in the urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the Crown’s response to the wreck of the MV Rena , following its grounding on Otaiti (Astrolabe Reef) on 5 October 2011, today welcomes The Final Report of ... More >>
Waitangi Tribunal Strategic Direction launched
Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 2:27 pm | Ministry of Justice
Waitangi Tribunal Chairperson, Chief Judge Wilson Isaac, will tomorrow (Wednesday 2 July 2014) officially launch the Tribunal’s Strategic Direction through to 2025. More >>
Jury trials start in Christchurch
Monday, 13 February 2012, 11:01 am | Ministry of Justice
Jury trials were held at the Christchurch District Court today for the first time since the February 22 earthquake last year. Ministry of Justice Deputy Secretary Christchurch Recovery, Jared Mullen said the start of jury trials marked a new phase ... More >>
Media Guide for Reporting the Courts and Tribunals released
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 2:52 pm | Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice today released an updated Media Guide for Reporting the Courts and Tribunals . The guidelines, can be downloaded from the Ministry’s website will soon be available in hard copy, are an essential tool for any journalist reporting ... More >>
BORA Advice: Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures)
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 5:28 pm | Ministry of Justice
In the short time available to us, we have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. More >>
SFO v Allan James Hubbard
Friday, 9 September 2011, 5:21 pm | Ministry of Justice
SFO v Allan James Hubbard At 3.45pm today at the Timaru District Court , Judge Maze made the following orders in chambers All informations permanently stayed as the defendant is now deceased, order made by consent. More >>
Ministry of Justice update 9 - Christchurch earthquake
Friday, 25 March 2011, 11:23 am | Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice has located a further temporary facility to extend its range of court and justice services in Christchurch. Premises at Riccarton Racecourse have been hired and will be used for the full range of Family Court and civil hearings ... More >>
Ministry of Justice media update - Christchurch earthquake
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 5:01 pm | Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice’s post-earthquake response is moving away from essential services to new phases of recovery and business continuity. After an immediate focus on staff welfare and essential court services, the Ministry is now working on plans ... More >>
Chief Coroner expresses admiration for all involved in DVI
Friday, 11 March 2011, 4:59 pm | Ministry of Justice
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean has expressed his admiration for all those involved in the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team at Burnham Military Camp and thanked them for their tireless efforts. “Many of those who came to our side are now returning ... More >>
Ministry of Justice Earthquake Update
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 4:47 pm | Ministry of Justice
While court buildings in Christchurch are within the central business district cordon and remain closed until further notice, the Ministry of Justice is ensuring essential justice services are delivered in Christchurch. More >>
Ministry of Justice: Christchurch earthquake – update 5
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 2:44 pm | Ministry of Justice
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean said he has come away from his visit to the temporary mortuary at Burnham Military Camp full of admiration and praise for the more than 200 people who are working to return victims of the Christchurch earthquake to their ... More >>
Court Buildings in Christchurch Remain Closed
Monday, 28 February 2011, 5:31 pm | Ministry of Justice
Anyone summoned for jury service at either the High or District Courts in Christchurch this week is not required to attend. Interim arrangements remain in place to hold District Court services essential to support law and order More >>
Ministry of Justice: Earthquake Update Four
Friday, 25 February 2011, 10:28 pm | Ministry of Justice
UPDATE FOUR – 5.00pm Friday 25 February. • All Court buildings in Christchurch remain closed until further notice. • Anyone summoned for jury service in Christchurch next week is not required to attend Further to the information already released. ... More >>
Statement on behalf of Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean
Friday, 25 February 2011, 4:40 pm | Ministry of Justice
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean says his team of experts has continued their efforts to formally identify victims of the Christchurch earthquake and hopes to release further bodies back to their families in the next few days. The Coronial response ... More >>
Ministry of Justice Quake Update Three – 4.00pm Thursday
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 4:21 pm | Ministry of Justice
Court buildings in Christchurch remain closed. Interim arrangements are in place to hold District Court services essential to support law and order. These include arrest courts, remand appearances, urgent Family Court applications and bail matters. ... More >>
Ministry of Justice Chch Earthquake – Update 2, Feb 24th
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 11:33 am | Ministry of Justice
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean says contingency plans to cope with the heavy demands on the Coronial system in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake are working well. Mortuary facilities are in place at Christchurch Hospital and Burnham Military ... More >>
CHCH earthquake - Ministry 2.15pm Update
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 2:22 pm | Ministry of Justice
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean says his team is coping well with the heavy demands on the Coronial system in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. “We are working alongside Police to carry out our duties in the face of a dreadful death ... More >>
Ministry of Justice update 2 - Christchurch Earthquake
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 1:56 pm | Ministry of Justice
• There has been extensive damage to several Ministry of Justice workplaces and those that are undamaged are disrupted by access and power issues so court buildings in Christchurch will be closed for the remainder of this week. • The Ministry will ... More >>
Chief Coroner's statement on the CHCH earthquake
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 12:06 pm | Ministry of Justice
Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean says his team is coping well with the heavy demands on the Coronial system in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. “We are working alongside Police to carry out our duties in the face of a dreadful death ... More >>
