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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.

 

We are currently inviting your views on the operation of the Official Information Act 1982. Click here to have your say at TalkOfficialInformation.  Download our survey questions and participate in public forums.

 

 

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18 Dec 2009 Press Release Crimes against the person
The Law Commission’s Report 111, Review of Part 8 of The Crimes Act 1961: Crimes Against the Person, was tabled in Parliament today.
Related to the Review of Part 8 of the Crimes Act 1961 project.
18 Dec 2009 Report Review of Part 8 of The Crimes Act 1961: Crimes Against the Person
The Law Commission's report Review of Part 8 of the Crimes Act 1961: Crimes Against the Person (NZLC R111, November 2009) has been tabled in Parliament. The report recommends that many of the offences in Part 8 of the Crimes Act should be repealed and replaced, including sections 188, 189, 193, and 196 (which are the core assault and injury offences); sections 145, 160 and 190 (which address criminally negligent behaviour); and offences relating to child neglect and ill treatment.
Related to the Review of Part 8 of the Crimes Act 1961 project.
17 Dec 2009 Press Release Review of the Civil List Act 1979 - the Governor-General
The Law Commission’s Report 112, Review of the Civil List Act 1979 - the Governor-General, was tabled in Parliament today.
Related to the Review of Civil List Act 1979 project.
17 Dec 2009 Report Review of the Civil List Act – the Governor-General
The Law Commission’s report 112, Review of the Civil List Act – the Governor-General, has been tabled in Parliament. The report recommends that Part 1 of the Civil List Act 1979, relating to remuneration and support for the Governor-General, should be repealed and replaced by a modern, stand-alone Act.
Related to the Review of Civil List Act 1979 project.
9 Dec 2009 Press Release Have your say about access to Official Information
Press release by Sir Geoffrey Palmer, President of the Law Commission about access to Official Information.
Related to the Review of Official Information Act 1982 project.
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