17 March, 2010
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, this morning completed his presentation of New Zealand's Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the Human Rights Committee in New York.
Read full release >>16 March, 2010
The consultation period for a discussion document on enhancing victims' rights is drawing to a close.
Read full release >>12 March, 2010
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, leaves for New York tomorrow to present New Zealand's Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
Read full release >>11 March, 2010
Justice Minister Simon Power has today released a report on knife possession laws in order to stimulate public debate on the issue.
Read full release >>17 February, 2010
A law designed to ease the financial pressure on victims of crime who receive legal aid to attend coronial inquests and parole hearings comes into force today.
Read full release >>16 February, 2010
Further details about the referendum on the Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP) voting system to be held in 2011, have been announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>16 February, 2010
The Government has today announced its reform package for electoral finance laws.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
Justice Minister Simon Power has today welcomed the release of the Law Commission's Issues Paper on the review of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
The latest step in the Government's plan to protect victims of domestic violence has passed its first reading in Parliament and has been sent to a select committee.
Read full release >>8 February, 2010
Justice Minister Simon Power today released the latest annual criminal justice forecast for 2009-2017.
Read full release >>8 February, 2010
Justice Minister Simon Power has ordered a report on laws around knife possession after concerns were expressed by a High Court judge last week.
Read full release >>1 February, 2010
An effective programme for youth offenders at Te Hurihanga will continue to be provided at the Te Hurihanga facility in Hamilton.
Read full release >>29 January, 2010
Eight new Community Magistrates have been appointed for the Auckland region, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu announced today.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
The Sentencing Act 2002 is to be amended to clarify that court orders of reparation can include consequential injury costs that are not covered by Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) entitlements, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>21 December, 2009
The Government today continued its drive for reform of the justice system by releasing a bill plan seeking input on proposals to shorten court waiting times and trials, increase efficiencies, and introduce technology to criminal proceedings.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
Nine new panel members have been appointed to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
Cabinet has moved to implement a raft of recommendations on the legal aid system, just three weeks after Dame Margaret Bazley's review was released.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
The Government is to introduce a bill to strengthen the Crimes Act to deal with violent offending against children, and to modernise the law of assault and injuring, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>17 December, 2009
The Government is to make addressing the drivers of crime a whole-of-government priority.
Read full release >>10 December, 2009
A law designed to ease the financial pressure on victims of crime who receive legal aid to attend coronial inquests and parole hearings was passed by Parliament today.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
Courts will be able to make greater use of video links in criminal proceedings under the Courts (Remote Participation) Bill which was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
A consultation document on victims' rights in the criminal justice system has been released for further input from the public, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>2 December, 2009
Public defender services and duty solicitor reforms were expanded today with the opening of the service at Waitakere District Court.
Read full release >>1 December, 2009
Laws that reduce the influence of gangs in organised crime and in the manufacture and spread of methamphetamine came into effect today.
Read full release >>30 November, 2009
Justice Minister Simon Power has accepted the resignations of four members of the board of the Legal Services Agency as he moves to implement some of the recommendations of Dame Margaret Bazley's review into legal aid.
Read full release >>27 November, 2009
The partial defence of provocation is to be abolished after the Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment bill was passed last night.
Read full release >>27 November, 2009
Justice Minister Simon Power says he is deeply concerned by the findings of Dame Margaret Bazley's review of the legal aid system and the Government will act very quickly on its recommendations.
Read full release >>25 November, 2009
New Zealand Justice Minister Simon Power and Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland met today to discuss a new era of co-operation in dealing with trans-Tasman legal disputes.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
A bill that clarifies the setting of the 10-year limit on storing human sperm, eggs, and embryos was introduced to Parliament today.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
Commerce and Justice Minister Simon Power is in Australia this week for talks with his Australian counterparts.
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