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Rethinking Legal Parentage Symposium
11 JUNE 2018, UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY This symposium is part of a three-year study at the University of Canterbury titled “Rethinking Surrogacy”. The project involves a multi-disciplinary team of researchers led by Dr Debra Wilson. Other key researchers include Dr … Continue reading
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*2018 NZLF Ethel Benjamin Scholarships announced on 20th anniversary of the award
We are delighted to announce three NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarships, awarded this week. The winners are: Rez Gardi, who will study for her LLM at Harvard focussing on the interface between refugee law and Human rights, particularly with … Continue reading
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*NZLF’s 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow – International Humanitarian Law expert Professor Tim McCormack from University of Tasmania
PROFESSOR TIM MCCORMACK is visiting New Zealand during July and August as the New Zealand Law Foundation’s 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow. While in New Zealand he will be hosted by the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury and … Continue reading
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*New Law Foundation Trustee appointed
The Law Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Bernadette Arapere as a new trustee to its Board. Bernadette (Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Maniapoto) is Crown Counsel in one of the Public Law teams in … Continue reading
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AMINZ-ICCA International Arbitration Day
19-20 APRIL 2018, QUEENSTOWN AMINZ-ICCA International Arbitration Day is being held in Queenstown from 19 – 20 April 2018, following immediately from the ICCA Congress being held in Sydney from 15 – 18 April 2018. It will focus on developments … Continue reading
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*Study finds law change needed for driverless vehicle adoption in NZ
Law change is needed soon to ensure driverless vehicles can be used legally on New Zealand roads, a major Law Foundation study concludes. Study author Michael Cameron says a complete overhaul of law and policy around driverless vehicles is required. … Continue reading
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*Doctoral Scholarship awarded to Michael Morrison for legal research into placement of children in State care
The Law Foundation is pleased to announce that Michael Morrison has been awarded a Doctoral Scholarship to carry out research into the legal mechanisms that regulate the placement of children in State care. He is a PhD candidate at Otago … Continue reading
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*New research report recommends improvements to structure and support for Communications Assistants Service in our justice system
Michelle Bonetti’s recently released research report “Communication Assistants (Intermediaries) – Structure, training and support – Lessons for New Zealand” provides a comprehensive overview of the introduction of *Communications Assistants (CAs) into the judicial system in New Zealand. And as the … Continue reading
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*New book “Towards Democratic Renewal” presents fresh ideas for Constitutional Change in New Zealand
“Towards Democratic Renewal”, by Sir Geoffrey Palmer and Dr Andrew Butler, was launched at a function at Unity Books on Thursday 5th April. It sets out the authors’ vision for a modern constitution that is aimed at strengthening democracy, protecting … Continue reading
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*New research report to inform debate on reforming disability-related law to protect the rights of people with disability
The report “Disability Legislation and Outcomes” examines international models of disability and accessibility law. It evaluates the effectiveness of different legislative models in ensuring that the rights of People with Disabilities (PwD) under the UNCRPD** are delivered effectively, particularly under … Continue reading
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