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*New book “Towards Democratic Renewal” presents fresh ideas for Constitutional Change in New Zealand

Posted on 05/04/2018 by siteAdmin

“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

Posted on 03/04/2018 by siteAdmin

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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*Driverless car fatality: expert cautions against regulatory backlash

Posted on 19/03/2018 by siteAdmin

NZ Law Foundation 2016 International Research Fellow, Michael Cameron, has provided comment on the first pedestrian fatality involving a driverless vehicle. Michael is the author of a major study on regulation of driverless vehicles which will be released in April. … Continue reading →

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Symposium – The Future of Class Actions

Posted on 15/03/2018 by siteAdmin

15 MARCH 2018, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND The current law relating to class actions in New Zealand is significantly under developed when compared to other jurisdictions. The lack of legislative guidance on class action litigation is problematic to the judiciary, practitioners … Continue reading →

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*New Research Report Released on Rangatahi Maori and Youth Justice

Posted on 09/03/2018 by siteAdmin

The Iwi Chairs Forum has just released “Rangatahi Maori and Youth Justice – Oranga Rangatahi”. The report prepared by the Henwood Trust, and funded by the Law Foundation, seeks to understand the involvement of rangatahi Māori (14- to 16-year-olds) in … Continue reading →

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*New study assesses sexual violence court pilot

Posted on 04/03/2018 by siteAdmin

Executive Director of the Law Foundation, Lynda Hagen, has written her latest article for LawTalk. Lynda highlights the work of Professor Elisabeth McDonald of the University of Canterbury and Paulette Benton-Greig of the University of Waikato, who are conducting research … Continue reading →

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*Launch of important new book – This Realm of New Zealand: The Sovereign, the Governor-General, the Crown

Posted on 27/02/2018 by siteAdmin

Authors Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter and Professor Janet McLean celebrated the launch of their book “This Realm of New Zealand: The Sovereign, the Governor-General, the Crown” at the Grand Hall of Parliament last night. The event was hosted by the Minister … Continue reading →

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*The Law Foundation welcomes the Borrin Foundation

Posted on 21/02/2018 by siteAdmin

The Law Foundation welcomes the newly launched Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation to New Zealand’s legal research community. We are delighted to announce our collaborative venture with the Borrin Foundation which will contribute up to $150,000 a year to co-funded … Continue reading →

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Pacific Climate Change Conference & associated events

Posted on 20/02/2018 by siteAdmin

21-23 FEB 2018, TE PAPA, WELLINGTON Nowhere is climate change, and ocean change, a more urgent issue than across the Pacific, home to many low-lying island nations and sensitive to large swings in climate from year to year. This conference, … Continue reading →

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Workshop on Public Inquiry into Children in State Care

Posted on 14/02/2018 by siteAdmin

14-15 FEB 2018, Rutherford House, WELLINGTON This two-day symposium will evaluate and make recommendations on the Government’s draft terms of reference for their inquiry into the abuse of children in state care. It will focus on the scope of the … Continue reading →

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