- Contempt of court report welcomed
Amy Adams | CourtsJustice and Courts Minister Amy Adams has today tabled the Law Commission’s report on proposals to modernise New Zealand’s contempt of court laws.“Contempt law is intended to protect the integrity of the justice system…
- 2 days ago, 21 Jun 17, 2:30am - - Disability Rights Commissioner appointed
Mark Mitchell | JusticeDisability advocate and former paralympian Paula Tesoriero has been appointed as the Human Rights Commission’s next Disability Rights Commissioner, Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell announced today.The position of D…
- 3 days ago, 20 Jun 17, 3:22am - - Police to test victim video statements
Paula Bennett | JusticePolice Minister Paula Bennett and Justice Minister Amy Adams say using digital devices to take onsite statements from victims of family violence will reduce the stress on victims, save Police time and create richer evidence…
- 4 days ago, 18 Jun 17, 11:30pm - - Alcohol and Drug Court pilot extended
Amy Adams | CourtsThe Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court pilot has been extended for a further three years, Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams announced today.The AODT Court pilot, which began in November 2012 in the Waitakere and Au…
- 10 days ago, 13 Jun 17, 3:12am - - Drink driving charges halved since 2009
Amy Adams | JusticeDrink driving charges have halved since 2009, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.Latest drink driving offence figures show the number of people charged in 2016 was 16,304 compared to 31,933 in 2009.“Almost 16,000 fewer people we…
- 15 days ago, 8 Jun 17, 2:55am - - Family violence response guides launched
Amy Adams | JusticeNew guides to support the family violence sector to provide consistent and effective help to victims and perpetrators are being launched today by Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley at the Famil…
- 16 days ago, 6 Jun 17, 9:25pm - - Speech to Family Violence Summit, Wellington
Amy Adams | JusticeTÄ“nÄ� koutou katoa me ngÄ� tini Ä�huatanga o te wÄ�. Nau mai, haere mai.Good morning.Thank you Prime Minister for your opening comments, and thank you Sir Wira for taking on the role of Summit Chair.I a…
- 16 days ago, 6 Jun 17, 9:21pm - - Law Commissioner appointed
Amy Adams | JusticeFormer Secretary for Justice Belinda Clark has been appointed as Law Commissioner, Justice Minister Amy Adams announced today.“Ms Clark brings a wealth of experience, having worked at the highest levels of the public service b…
- 25 days ago, 29 May 17, 3:17am - - $46.9m to reduce burglary and youth offending
Amy Adams | Budget 2017Budget 2017 will provide an extra $46.9 million of operating funding over the next four years for new services to reduce burglary and youth offending, Justice Minister Amy Adams and Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell sa…
- 29 days ago, 25 May 17, 12:43am - - $37.2m to reduce family violence
Amy Adams | Budget 2017Budget 2017 invests $37.2 million of operating funding to reduce the harm caused by family violence, Justice Minister Amy Adams and Social Development Minister Anne Tolley say.$22.4 million will extend the Integrated Safety…
- 29 days ago, 25 May 17, 12:41am - - $2b investment in law and order
Paula Bennett | Budget 2017Budget 2017 invests $1.24 billion of new operating funding over four years and $785.6 million of capital funding in law and order initiatives to help make our communities safer, Police Minister Paula Bennett, Justice and…
- 29 days ago, 25 May 17, 12:15am - - Mitchell to attend Trans-Tasman Justice meeting
Mark Mitchell | JusticeAssociate Minister of Justice Mark Mitchell travels to Melbourne today to attend the Law, Crime and Community Safety Council (LCCSC).The LCCSC is a joint-ministerial council which helps maintain an Australian and Trans-Tasma…
- 36 days ago, 18 May 17, 2:26am - - Dawn Service, Gallipoli
Amy Adams | JusticeTÄ“nÄ� Koutou KatoaIt is my honour to join with you all on this ANZAC morning.May I begin by thanking the people of Turkey for their gracious welcome to those of us who come from the other side of the world to remember so…
- 59 days ago, 25 Apr 17, 3:00am - - Adams to commemorate Anzac Day in Gallipoli
Amy Adams | JusticeJustice Minister Amy Adams leaves for Turkey today as New Zealand’s official representative at the 102nd ANZAC Day commemorations at Gallipoli.“The Gallipoli campaign has become a defining event in New Zealand's history. It…
- 63 days ago, 20 Apr 17, 11:24pm - - Taumarunui court upgrade underway
Amy Adams | CourtsWork is underway on the most significant upgrade to the Taumarunui courthouse in 40 years, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.“The $1.4 million upgrade includes interior redecoration, exterior surface refresh and cell upgrade,”…
- 72 days ago, 12 Apr 17, 12:25am - - Unanimous support for family violence Bill
Amy Adams | JusticeA Bill that overhauls New Zealand’s family violence laws has passed its first reading in Parliament today with unanimous support, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.“For too long, New Zealand has been ranked as having some of t…
- 73 days ago, 11 Apr 17, 5:40am - - Focus on M�ori offending
Paula Bennett | JusticePolice Minister Paula Bennett and Justice Minister Amy Adams have today announced $10 million for initiatives to improve MÄ�ori justice outcomes.“It is well known that MÄ�ori are overrepresented at every stage in the…
- 74 days ago, 10 Apr 17, 3:47am - - Disclosure scheme helping to prevent violence
Paula Bennett | JusticeA potentially life-saving scheme that allows Police to disclose a person’s violent past to a partner or friend has been used 158 times since it was launched, say Police Minister Paula Bennett and Justice Minister Amy Adams.…
- 78 days ago, 6 Apr 17, 1:01am - - Cyberbullying law holding offenders to account
Amy Adams | JusticeLegislation passed in 2015 to curb cyber-bullying is effectively weeding out and punishing the worst offenders, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.“The Harmful Digital Communications Act made it illegal to send messages and post…
- 79 days ago, 4 Apr 17, 10:45pm - - Offender Levy supporting thousands of victims
Amy Adams | JusticeVictims of crime are continuing to benefit from the Government’s Offender Levy which has generated more than $25 million since it was introduced, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.The $50 levy, which contributes to support servi…
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