Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 14, 2024 4:46:59 GMT 12
COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURNS DECISION BLOCKING WAITANGI TRIBUNAL SUMMONS FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTER KAREN CHHOUR
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision which blocked a summons order from the Waitangi Tribunal for Children's Minister Karen Chhour.
At the same time, a bill proposing the repeal of section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act has been introduced to Parliament, meaning the Tribunal no longer has jurisdiction over the case.
In its ruling, the court acknowledged the importance of the Waitangi Tribunal's role in inquiry into legislation that is inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and that the minister had relevant evidence to give to the Tribunal....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/court-of-appeal-overturns-decision-blocking-waitangi-tribunal-summons-for-children-s-minister-karen-chhour.html
ACT RESPONDS TO COURT OF APPEAL DECISION
Responding to the Court of Appeal finding in favour of the Waitangi Tribunal in its action against Children's Minister Karen Chhour, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson says:
“The Waitangi Tribunal has gone well beyond its brief and has become increasingly activist. It’s tried to become a source of authority in its own right. The Tribunal appears to regard itself as a parallel government that can intervene in the elected Government’s policymaking process.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2405/S00092/act-responds-to-court-of-appeal-decision.htm
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision which blocked a summons order from the Waitangi Tribunal for Children's Minister Karen Chhour.
At the same time, a bill proposing the repeal of section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act has been introduced to Parliament, meaning the Tribunal no longer has jurisdiction over the case.
In its ruling, the court acknowledged the importance of the Waitangi Tribunal's role in inquiry into legislation that is inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and that the minister had relevant evidence to give to the Tribunal....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/court-of-appeal-overturns-decision-blocking-waitangi-tribunal-summons-for-children-s-minister-karen-chhour.html
ACT RESPONDS TO COURT OF APPEAL DECISION
Responding to the Court of Appeal finding in favour of the Waitangi Tribunal in its action against Children's Minister Karen Chhour, ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson says:
“The Waitangi Tribunal has gone well beyond its brief and has become increasingly activist. It’s tried to become a source of authority in its own right. The Tribunal appears to regard itself as a parallel government that can intervene in the elected Government’s policymaking process.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2405/S00092/act-responds-to-court-of-appeal-decision.htm