8 • is the legislation understandable and accessible (Chapter 2)? • does the legislation comply with basic common law principles, and how does it affect existing rights (Chapter 3)? • is the legislation consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 (Chapter 4)? • have relevant Treaty of Waitangi considerations been addressed (Chapter 5)? • is  the  legislation  consistent  with  relevant  international  legal  obligations (Chapter 6)? • what is the relationship between the proposed legislation and the common law (Chapter 7)? • are there appropriate protections for those affected by the exercise of any new public power (Chapter 8)? • is it appropriate to provide for delegated law-making powers, and are there adequate  safeguards  in  place  to  control  the  exercise  of  those  powers (Chapter 10)? • are the proposed remedies or sanctions appropriate (Chapters 11 and 12)? • does the legislation contain adequate appeal rights (Chapter 13)?