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NZBA Calls for resolution to court strike

The country’s professional body for barristers, the New Zealand Bar Association, says the current dispute between the Ministry of Justice and court staff should be resolved as quickly as possible because of safety considerations.
NZBA Vice-President Jonathan Eaton QC says the Association shares the concerns expressed by the New Zealand Law Society that the safety of people engaged in court processes is paramount.

Sir Thomas Murray Thorp KNZM (1925 – 17 October 2018) – Obituary

Former High Court Judge, Sir Thomas Thorp died in Auckland on 17 October 2018 at the age of 92. Sir Thomas has been described as a very fair and courteous judge and someone who supported his more junior judicial colleagues. He was also the author of a report that paved the way for the introduction of legislation to establish a criminal cases review commission.

Courts Matters Bill and the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill pass final readings

The Courts Matters Bill and the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill passed into law on 7 November 2018. The bills aim to establish a framework to help courts and tribunals provide what the Government describes as a more modern, customer centred service.

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NZBA Calls for resolution to court strike

Sir Thomas Murray Thorp KNZM (1925 – 17 October 2018) – Obituary

Courts Matters Bill and the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill pass final readings

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