Human Rights Forum

This forum will dive into the most significant human rights cases currently before the Supreme Court. With debate around these judgments, our expert presenters will guide you through the legal complexities, unpack emerging developments, and challenge conventional thinking. Expect lively discussion, fresh perspectives, and an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand’s evolving human rights landscape.

This forum will:

• Explore the scope and impact of s 3 of the Bill of Rights Act
• Dive into the complexities of proportionality in rights limitation. What does “justified” really mean in practice?
• What does rights-consistency look like in legislation and executive action?
• Unpack the evolving legal landscape around Māori self-determination, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and international law.

Programme outline

• Section 3 of the Bill of Rights Act – Andrew Butler KC
• Justifying limits – Robert Kirkness
• The struggle for consistency – Paul Rishworth KC
• The potential of self-determination in Aotearoa – Natalie Coates

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Learning objectives

In this forum, you will be:

• Updated on topical issues, legislation and case law.
• Able to apply this knowledge in your practice.

Who should attend

All practitioners in human rights, employment, litigation, and public law. Light refreshments will be provided.

Presenters

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Book

A PDF book is included in the forum fee and will be emailed to you along with your ticket, one week before the forum.

Format

This forum will include a diverse lineup of expert presenters covering a range of topics. Each session will include time for questions.

Held in-person & online. Live web stream registrants – you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here. The most popular breakout sessions will be live streamed. A recording will be distributed approximately one week after the event.

Recording

All attendees receive four weeks of access to live stream recording following each session. This added benefit allows you to revisit key insights at your convenience and reinforce your learning well beyond the event. Recordings will be available approximately one week after the event.

Fee (incl GST) 

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off – please login to receive member pricing

• $480 – Law Society members & associate members
• $686 – Non-members

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable. View full Law Society event terms.