Public Sector

Bill reforming Crimes Act, with more citizen arrest power, passes final reading

Bill reforming Crimes Act, with more citizen arrest power, passes final reading

Other changes target shoplifting, coward punches, trafficking, people smuggling

Government to amend Arms Bill to permit temporary suspension of licences after business hours

Government to amend Arms Bill to permit temporary suspension of licences after business hours

Other planned changes affect museum worker and multi-entry visitor licences

Government updates regulatory regime for licensed real estate professionals

Government updates regulatory regime for licensed real estate professionals

Amendments no longer require regulator’s board chair to be a lawyer

Bill giving alternative to litigation for redress for abuse in care passes third reading

Bill giving alternative to litigation for redress for abuse in care passes third reading

New redress officer must be a retired Judge, King’s counsel, or senior lawyer with relevant skills

Dannevirke Courthouse temporarily closed for asbestos removal

Dannevirke Courthouse temporarily closed for asbestos removal

Ministry of Justice says closure lasts from 5–25 June and from 2–8 July

Stalking now expressly illegal, punishable by up to five years in prison

Stalking now expressly illegal, punishable by up to five years in prison

Courts’ tools include restraining and harmful digital communication orders