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Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

New Zealand reports to the United Nations’ Committee Against Torture periodically on measures taken to implement the “Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment” domestically.

In May 2017 the Committee released a “List of Issues” which New Zealand will reply to in its next report due in May 2019. The List of Issues covers a broad range of topics, including detention in prisons and Police facilities, young people in detention, mental health issues and violence against women.

NZ Bar Association highlights disturbing attack on District Court Judge

The New Zealand Bar Association says a New Zealand Herald article criticising a District Court Judge is a disturbing occurrence where a media organisation has used its privileged role in a personal and unfortunate way.

Election for the 2018-2019 NZBA Bar Council

The nominations for Council for the 2018-2019 term, which commences on 1 October 2018, have been received. The NZBA encourages all members who are eligible to vote to do so. You should have received an email from Election Buddy entitled Vote now: New Zealand Bar Association - 2018 Bar Council Election - test 2. Please follow the link in that email to cast your vote. Please also note that while this election is being held to elect members in the Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury regions, members for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty and Otago/Southland regions are also entitled to vote for these candidates.

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Important Updates

Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

NZ Bar Association highlights disturbing attack on District Court Judge

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