Public Sector

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

Legislation allowing police to issue move-on orders passes first reading

Legislation allowing police to issue move-on orders passes first reading

Justice minister says government has no policy criminalising homelessness

Disability support bill responds to Supreme Court ruling on full-time carers of adult children

Disability support bill responds to Supreme Court ruling on full-time carers of adult children

Family carers can be supported without being deemed state employees: disability issues minister

Judicial forum on court health, safety, security plans to focus on practical education

Judicial forum on court health, safety, security plans to focus on practical education

Progress update covers resources developed, courthouse visits conducted