Simplification of Criminal Procedure (including Name Suppression)

Status: Work in Progress

Suppressing Names and Evidence

Published 22 Dec 2008

Suppressing Names and Evidence: Issues Paper Published 22 December 2008 Suppressing Names and Evidence (NZLC IP 13, Wellington, 2008) is an Issues Paper which reviews sections 138 – 141 of the Criminal Justice Act 1985, and identifies some issues that arise. The paper raises questions and options for discussion and comment. The Commission welcomes any comments or submissions on the Issues Paper, which is available by clicking on the heading above. The closing date for submissions is Friday 13 February 2009. Submissions should be directed to Rachel Hayward, Senior Legal and Policy Adviser, Law Commission, PO Box 2590, Wellington 6140, or by email to suppression@lawcom.govt.nz .The paper can be downloaded free from this website. Related to the Simplification of Criminal Procedure project.

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  Audio-Visual links.pdf (PDF, 197 KB)

  Proposals relating to restricting availability of jury trials.pdf (PDF, 130 KB)

  Representative charges - options and issues.pdf (PDF, 75 KB)

  Sentencing jurisdiction and appeals.pdf (PDF, 69 KB)

  Development of a formalised sentence indication scheme.pdf (PDF, 81 KB)

  Identification of the issues in dispute.pdf (PDF, 106 KB)

  Mechanisms to ensure compliance with criminal procedural obligations.pdf (PDF, 91 KB)

  Proceeding in the absence of the defendant.pdf (PDF, 84 KB)

  Options for avoiding re-trials following the discharge of jurors after trial commencement.pdf (PDF, 182 KB)

  Criminal procedure case progression model.pdf (PDF, 75 KB)

  Attorney-General's reference for New Zealand.pdf (PDF, 68 KB)

  Categories of offences and the middle band.pdf (PDF, 130 KB)

  Appeal Paths.pdf (PDF, 169 KB)

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