The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 (the ‘Act’) came into effect in December 2009. The stated objective of the Act is to “provide a legislative framework for the confiscation of property from persons who have engaged in or profited from criminal activity”. The underlying premise being that a person should not be allowed to benefit
The Government hopes that proposed changes to the Legal Aid system will improve public confidence and give taxpayers value for money. Legal Aid is available under certain criteria to those who are unable to pay for their legal representation. Its provision is based on the premise that all people should have the opportunity to have
While there is consensus over the fact that there is too much serious crime in New Zealand, debate has raged over whether the proposed ‘three strikes’ legislation is the correct way forward. The new measures will be introduced in the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill and will not cover crimes committed before the law is
Restructuring: The Three D’s With the continuing effects of the economic downturn ‘kicking in’, interest rates on the increase, commentators predicting a flat property market, and expected changes in the upcoming budget, another wave of individuals may be contemplating downsizing, debt reduction or disposing. The purpose of this article is to highlight in a brief
