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Sexual abuse court trials may be reviewed again

A move away from the adversarial court system for sexual and domestic violence may be back on the agenda after the resignation of former Justice Minister Judith Collins, a senior National MP says.

Labour pledges 'continuum of care' model for aged care

Nosy jurors face judges' wrath

Jurors who deliberately flout court rules to research cases online will face criminal conviction under proposed new laws.

Rape accused would have to prove consent under Labour plan

Two lawyers struck off register

A lawyer with a poor disciplinary history, and one who filed fraudulent tax returns when working as an accountant, can no longer practice law in New Zealand.

Suicide reporting restrictions eased

Media will be able to report on some suicides more openly under new government proposals, which focus more narrowly on the publication of details most likely to cause harm.

Labour pledges to scrap requirement for veterans' pension

Labour says it will scrap a requirement for war veterans to be disabled before they receive a special pension if it gains power, a move already rejected by the Government because it would cost too much.

Dangers in reporting of suicides

When media report the method in which somebody ends their own life, it can result in copycat suicide, the Law Commission says.

Toby Manhire: Leveson's inquiry ignores impact of new media

Editorial: Press freedom too important for politicians to regulate

Editorial: Newspapers around the world have been following Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of Britain's press with close interest.

Damien Grant: Trusts must be made trustworthy

Editorial: State needs option of civil cases

Editorial: A financial penalty can bring as much public dishonour as a criminal conviction for an offending company or individual, and so it should.

Deep hurt left by cyber-trolls

When people post deliberately extreme comments from the anonymity of cyberspace, the effects can be devastating - and sometimes fatal.

Cell phone ban targets cyber bullying

A cell phone ban has helped reduce bullying and cut the number of student fights at a Wanganui high school.

Crusher Collins' eye on reform

As Police Minister, Judith Collins made an ally of the metal crushers, took on the boy racers and won.

Top judges speak out in defence of system