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Welcome to the Law Commission website. The Law Commission is an independent crown entity funded by government. It is a central advisory body established by statute to undertake the systematic review, reform and development of the law of New Zealand.
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1 Jul 2008 Statement of Intent   Statement_of_Intent_2008-2009.pdf (PDF 1114 KB) | view as html

Non project related.
12 Jun 2008 Press Release Press Release - Disclosure to Court of Defendants’ Previous Convictions, Similar Offending, and Bad Character
The Law Commission’s 103rd report “Disclosure to Court of Defendants’ Previous Convictions, Similar Offending, and Bad Character” was tabled in Parliament today. To view the Media Briefing by Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Val Sim, please copy and paste the following link: http://www.r2.co.nz/20080612/.
Related to the Admissibility of previous convictions project.
12 Jun 2008 Report Disclosure to Court of Defendants’ Previous Convictions, Similar Offending, and Bad Character
The Commission's latest report reviewing the law as it relates to the admissibility of previous convictions, similar offending and bad behaviour in New Zealand, has been tabled in Parliament. The central piece of legislation considered in the Report is the Evidence Act 2006. The Commission’s report makes no recommendation to amend the law at this point but proposes that it should continue to monitor the operation and impact of the Act in this area, and report back to government by 28 February 2010.
Related to the Admissibility of previous convictions project.
26 May 2008 Report A New Inquiries Act
The Commission's latest report reviewing and updating the law relating to public inquiries in New Zealand has been tabled in Parliament. The central piece of legislation considered in the Report is the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908, which sets out the overarching framework and powers of commissions of inquiry and royal commissions.
Related to the Public Inquiries project.
26 May 2008 Press Release A New Inquiries Act
The Law Commission’s 102nd report “A New Inquiries Act” was tabled in Parliament today.
Related to the Public Inquiries project.


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