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Bill to protect vulnerable children needs strengthening
Friday, 29 November 2013, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Legislation to protect vulnerable children needs strengthening The New Zealand Law Society has told the select committee considering the Vulnerable Children Bill that it supports initiatives to protect vulnerable children, but the bill’s framework ... More >>
Rule of law in Sri Lanka of grave concern
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 9:18 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has expressed its grave concern about the situation in Sri Lanka. Law Society President Chris Moore said that just last week there had been a further demonstration of the true state of affairs in Sri Lanka. More >>
Errol Hamilton Parsons suspended from legal practice
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Christchurch lawyer Errol Hamilton Parsons from legal practice for a period of 18 months. More >>
Social Security Amendment Bill measures lack justification
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed amendments to the Social Security Act lack justification and may breach international human rights obligations, the New Zealand Law Society says. In its submission to the Social Services Committee the Law Society raised concerns over ... More >>
Evgeny Orlov struck off roll of barristers and solicitors
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 9:32 am | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has struck Evgeny Orlov off the roll of barristers and solicitors. Mr Orlov was found guilty of misconduct that would justify a finding that he is not a fit and proper person to practise. More >>
Gary Edward Sawyer suspended from legal practice
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Gary Edward Sawyer from legal practice for a period of 36 months from 11 November 2013. More >>
Discussion of judgments should be in appropriate forums
Friday, 8 November 2013, 10:37 am | New Zealand Law Society
New Zealand has a robust and well-structured court system and it is important that criticism of court decisions is measured and made in appropriate forums, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Electoral Amendment Bill offence provisions flawed
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed changes to the Electoral Amendment Bill appear to be an ill-considered solution to a minor problem, and lack evidential basis and essential safeguards, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Lawyers’ Continuing Professional Development Rules begin
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Law Society
New Rules requiring New Zealand lawyers to develop and maintain a continuing professional development (CPD) plan and undertake at least 10 hours of CPD activities each year come into effect today. More >>
Need For Certainty On Benefits of SKYCITY Convention Centre
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Close legal analysis of the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill indicates that it is an unusual piece of legislation and Parliament should be sure that the benefits to New Zealand will outweigh the costs created by the Bill. More >>
Gregory Bryden Clarke struck off roll
Friday, 23 August 2013, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Gregory Bryden Clarke of Dargaville has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand. More >>
Fiji sentences show continued erosion of rule of law
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand Law Society
Sentences imposed by the Fijian High Court on a non-political Suva organisation are a serious restriction on the right to free speech, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
GCSB Bill remains flawed despite proposed changes
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed changes to the GCSB Bill represent minor improvements but do not address the fundamental flaws in the bill and the legislation should not proceed, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Tim Ban Choon Tee struck off roll
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Tim Ban Choon Tee has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal. More >>
Edward Errol Johnston struck off roll
Monday, 29 July 2013, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Law Society
Edward Errol Johnston has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand. Mr Johnston was struck off by the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal after admitting charges of misconduct and ... More >>
Expansion of GCSB intelligence gathering intrusive
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society presented its submission on the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill to the Intelligence and Security Committee today. More >>
Concern at Telecommunications Bill secret evidence provision
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill contains inadequate safeguards and risks breaching defendants’ rights to natural justice in enforcement proceedings, the New Zealand Law Society says. More >>
Criminal legal aid clarity first step towards resolution
Friday, 21 June 2013, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society says there is now some clarity in how the Ministry of Justice is managing criminal legal aid fixed fees. The convenor of the Law Society’s Legal Services Committee, Liz Bulger, says the Legal Services Commissioner is replacing ... More >>
Strengthening of human rights protection mechanisms urged
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society has advised the United Nations’ Human Rights Council that mechanisms protecting human rights in New Zealand would benefit from further strengthening. More >>
Environment Court assurances welcomed
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 10:39 am | New Zealand Law Society
Assurances by the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice that the Environment Court will not be closed have been welcomed by the New Zealand Law Society. More >>
