TABLE 2 – REPORTS OF THE LAW COMMISSION Report Reference Name of Report Self-Initiated or Ministerial Reference? Legislation Contemplated by Report? Legislation Passed? NZLC R1 Imperial Legislation in Force in New Zealand (1987) Ministerial Reference (standing reference in relation to legislation)   (May 1986) Yes – draft Imperial Legislation Bill Yes - largely implemented by the Imperial Laws Application Act 1988 (and associated legislation).  It is noted that the initial work was that of the late J G Hamilton, a former Law Professor.    NZLC R3 The Accident Compensation Scheme (Interim Report on Aspects of Funding) (1987) Ministerial Reference (March 1987) Yes - amendments to ACC Act 1982 Some recommendations reflected in the Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Act 1992. NZLC R4 Personal Injury: Prevention and Recovery (Report on the Accident Compensation Scheme) (1988) Ministerial Reference (March 1987) Yes - new draft bill recommended No – draft bill considered when ARCIA Act 1992 (and 1994 regulations) passed but 1992 Act is more detailed, prescriptive, and narrower than the draft bill. NZLC R6 Limitation Defences in Civil Proceedings (1988) Ministerial Reference (Oct 1986) Yes – new Limitation Bill recommended One recommendation enacted in s91 of the Building Act 1991 (“longstop” of 10 years implemented, not 15 as recommended). Other recommendations not implemented.