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Chakanyuka v Minister of Internal Affairs

Case Note: Chakanyuka v Minister of Internal Affairs

A recent decision of the High Court has considered the meaning of the term “wilful concealment” in the context of an application for New Zealand citizenship. (CIV-2010-404-6146, High Court Auckland, 30 September 2011, Peters J).

Disability Proceedings in the Youth Court

Disability Proceedings In The Youth Court – Lessons From A Protracted Case

This article addresses issues arising from the case of Police v W (Manukau Youth Court, 5 October 2007, Malosi DCJ) & Re W (2007) 26 FRNZ 604, a case concerning the application of the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003 (“the CPMIP”) to a young person, NW.

When Family and Criminal Law collide 

When Family and Criminal Law collide

Barrister Jeremy Sutton looks at how family lawyers can work more effectively with family law clients who are also facing criminal law charges.

Granting of Interim Legal Aid

Interim Legal Aid

Jeremy Sutton looks at the granting of interim aid in light of Legal Services Agency v Lange.

The right to not be Arbitrarily Detained

The right not to be arbitrarily detained, put into practice

Jeremy Sutton and Anna Ting look at the protection of liberty of the person under section 22 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

Kurariki_08

A decision under the Parole Act 2002

Judgement of Harrison J in the case of Bailey Junior Kurariki (Plaintiff) vs Ajit Singh, Manager of Mt Eden Prison (Defendant).

The Committal Regime under the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966

 

Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

Kelly Scott looks at and evaluates the committal regime under the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966, for people suffering from alcoholism.