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Welcome to the Law Commission website. The Law Commission is an independent crown entity. It is a central advisory body established to undertake the systematic review, reform and development of the law of New Zealand.

 

Please keep an eye on our TalkLaw website as we seek your input into our law reform projects.

 

Consultation on our review of the law of the Privacy Act 1993 is now closed. However, you can still view information and the latest updates at TalkPrivacy.
 

Consultation on our review of the law controlling and regulating drugs is now closed. However, you can still view information and the latest updates at TalkDrugs.
 

Alcohol In Our Lives:Curbing the Harm -  Email liquor@lawcom.govt.nz to purchase a copy of the report for $30.

 

What's new
20 Jul 2010 Report A New Land Transfer Act
The Law Commission's Report "A New Land Transfer Act" in conjunction with Land Information New Zealand has been tabled in Parliament. The Law Commission recommends replacing the Land Transfer Act 1952 and its two amendment Acts and it contains a Land Transfer Bill. The Bill modernises the Land Transfer Act and reflects the fact that the system is now predominantly an electronic one. The essentials of the Torrens system of land registration are retained, but the Law Commission recommends providing a judicial discretion to reverse the principle of immediate indefeasibility and providing an obligation for mortgagees to take reasonable steps to verify the identity of a mortgagor.
Related to the Review of the Land Transfer Act 1952 project.
20 Jul 2010 Press Release Press Release - A New Land Transfer Act
The Law Commission’s Report 116, A New Land Transfer Act, was tabled in Parliament today.
Related to the Review of the Land Transfer Act 1952 project.
22 Jun 2010 Statement of Intent   Statement_of_Intent_2010-2011.pdf (PDF 696 KB)

Non project related.
1 Jun 2010 Report A New Support Scheme for Veterans: A Report on the Review of the War Pensions Act 1954
The Law Commission’s report 'A New Support Scheme for Veterans: A Report on the Review of the War Pensions Act 1954' has been tabled in Parliament. The report makes recommendations for new legislation to replace the War Pensions Act 1954. The proposed legislation would replace the current complex and outdated scheme with a modern system of decision-making and assistance that maintains the Government’s duty of care towards veterans. The report recommends assistance that is tailored to the needs of all groups of veterans, including elderly veterans and modern veterans.
Related to the Review of War Pensions Act 1954 project.
1 Jun 2010 Press Release A New Support Scheme for Veterans: A Report on the Review of the War Pensions Act 1954
The Law Commission’s Report 115, 'A New Support Scheme for Veterans: A Report on the Review of the War Pensions Act 1954’, was tabled in Parliament today.
Related to the Review of War Pensions Act 1954 project.
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