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Lawyers say Sexual Violence Bill is 'flawed'
Lawyers say the right to a fair trial should not be compromised by a proposed new law.
Lawyers say the right to a fair trial should not be compromised by a proposed new law.
The law and its rushed passing drew heavy criticism by academics and lawyers.
'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor says lack of support a national problem.
Comment: Has the Government been drunk on legislative power?
Concerns raised about a potential power transfer from the legislature to the executive.
Comments come after a series of drawn-out matrimonial legal battles.
Out of fear of identifying the alleged victim, a lawyer has kept his name secret.
A study of 40 rape trials found women were subject to 'brutal' cross examination.
Lack of transparency and full disclosure remains an issue.
A look through the archives at some of the more unusual cases. Plus, some new silks
A lawyer is accused of allegedly "groping" a woman's backside in court, which he denies.
Numbers tell an interesting story.
Appeal Court decision sets new regime for methamphetamine-dealing sentences.
Meth dealers to receive 30 per cent cut in sentence if addiction caused drug crimes.
Paraplegic facing deportation calls for more humane immigration policy.
Was Peter Ellis a scapegoat for the national narrative and prejudices of the time?
Allegations of prejudice, bias or unprofessional behaviour are among the complaints.
'Beautiful' recommendations include fairer deal for those who quit work to care for kids.
The lawyer says he fled the country after multiple threats were made against his life.
EDITORIAL: A case reported this week shows again wills can be contested - and overthrown.
A 62-year-old man says court staff are behaving like "childish bullies".
Even the President of the Law Society faces racism. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
John Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.
A fraudster who impersonated a lawyer and pilot is now working for a criminal lawyer.
Canterbury's lawyers will work for free to help victims' families with immigration issues.
The solicitor also lost an appeal in a last gasp bid to stay out of prison.
Lawyer John Campion, 80, failed to pay taxes between 2005 and 2017.
The top lawyer harassed two staff members at the firm's social events.
An Auckland lawyer who used client funds his pay his business' debts has been struck off.
Action to be taken on sexual harassment and bullying in the legal profession.