Package includes:

Online CPD Module  l  Electronic booklet  l  PowerPoint Presentation

Package Fee (incl GST)

• $149 - NZLS members and Associate members
• $179 - Non-members

Note: Access to the online files is via your "My CPD" page. If you would like to purchase multiple packages, please contact us here.

Online CPD Module

The courts in New Zealand constitute an essential part of the democratic framework and it is generally accepted that court processes should be open to public scrutiny.

This module will have a particular focus on the ability of the public to access court documents, either personally or through the agency of the media.

Open justice

• Concept of open justice
• Role of the media

• The different schemes from 1985 onwards
• The current scheme

• Applying for access
• Supporting the application
• Opposing the application
• Appeals

• Approach followed by Court
• Relevant considerations
• Specific situations

• Restricted situations
• Actions to protect clients and information.

Please contact us if you use a dial up internet connection.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will have a greater understanding of:

• The current scheme and the process for an application.
• Recent case law and the implications of the decisions.

Booklet 

Authors: Andrew Beck, Catriona MacLennan
Published: 21 February 2018
Pages: 60

Introduction

There is no introduction for this publication.

PowerPoint Presentation

These are the slides included in the presentation.