Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 16, 2019 17:08:39 GMT 12
REPORT ON FAMILY JUSTICE REFORM RECOMMENDS COMBINED FAMILY JUSTICE SERVICE
A review of the family justice system is calling for the development of a combined family justice service – Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau.
Rosslyn Noonan, who led the review, said the current Family Court was "no longer fit for purpose".
Better accessibility to justice, a stronger understanding of Te Ao Maori and more judges were just some of the recommendations put forward.
Noonan said she was "concerned" about how "mono-cultural" the court currently was.
"That has got to change. It is not acceptable in this day and age that we do not reflect Te Ao Māori.".....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/113520201/report-on-family-justice-reform-recommends-combined-family-justice-service
More on the above here > Panel recommends reversing many of Judith Collins' Family Court reforms
A review of the family justice system is calling for the development of a combined family justice service – Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau.
Rosslyn Noonan, who led the review, said the current Family Court was "no longer fit for purpose".
Better accessibility to justice, a stronger understanding of Te Ao Maori and more judges were just some of the recommendations put forward.
Noonan said she was "concerned" about how "mono-cultural" the court currently was.
"That has got to change. It is not acceptable in this day and age that we do not reflect Te Ao Māori.".....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/113520201/report-on-family-justice-reform-recommends-combined-family-justice-service
More on the above here > Panel recommends reversing many of Judith Collins' Family Court reforms