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Revamp of guidelines for meth sentencing welcomed

The New Zealand Bar Association welcomes a Court of Appeal decision which gives detailed guidance on sentencing people convicted of offences related to the importation, manufacture and supply of methamphetamine. The court accepted submissions by both the New Zealand Bar Association and the New Zealand Law Society that rather than solely focusing on the quantity of meth involved, there should be greater focus on the role of the offender. 

NZBA welcomes new Chief District Court Judge

The New Zealand Bar Association has welcomed the appointment of the new Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu.

NZBA President, Kate Davenport QC, says Judge Taumaunu is known as a warm, humble and caring man, qualities that will enhance his role as a leading figure in the New Zealand judiciary and the head of the District Court, which is Australasia's largest court. He is also an innovative judge with a passion for service to his community and the people of New Zealand.

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Abuse in Care Inquiry Redress Hearing - release of Issues Paper and Scoping Paper

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care will hold a number of public hearings over the next three years on various topics and themes as directed by the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference. There will be a public hearing on Redress (Civil Claims) in March 2020. The purpose of the hearing is to examine civil claims and civil litigation relating to abuse in State care and the Crown’s responses to, and resolution of, such claims. The hearing is open to the public and will be live-streamed via the Commission’s website.
 

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