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Open and informed debate on judicial decision making is good for justice

The New Zealand Bar Association says open and informed debate on judicial decision making is good for justice. It has welcomed the decision by the National Standards Committee of the New Zealand Law Society to end its own motion investigation of barrister, Catriona MacLennan, following her criticism of sentencing remarks by a District Court Judge.

Registering with your anti-money laundering supervisor

The NZBA has advised members that if they believe that activities undertaken in the ordinary course of their business are covered by the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (the Act), they will need to respond accordingly accordingly to the DIA . However, it is important for all barristers to complete the form provided with that email.

Registration and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act

You may recently have received an email from the Department of Internal Affairs telling you that you need to register with your anti-money laundering supervisor. The Bar Association is applying to the Minister of Justice under s 157 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (the Act) for an exemption from the requirements of the Act in circumstances in which a barrister acts on direct instructions from an instructing solicitor or from the Crown. However, until the outcome of that application is known, you will need to act in accordance with the Act's requirements.

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Important Updates

Open and informed debate on judicial decision making is good for justice

Registering with your anti-money laundering supervisor

Registration and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act

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Mastering Advocacy: Effective Written and Oral Advocacy and How to Maximise Both (CPD 1.5 hrs)

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