LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2021] NZLCRO 049 Ref: LCRO 163/2020 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Committee [X] BETWEEN DM Applicant AND TN and EX Respondents DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr DM has...
...have been in place before Ms JG’s husband took the children through border controls and completed formalities for leaving the country at around 2.14 pm. [127] When Interpol received the correct form, it processed the application promptly. [128] Ms VK cannot be fairly criticised for the error made by her secretary. [129] The error was only drawn to her attention, after it had been rectified. [130] Having given careful consideration to the helpful submissions filed by Ms JG in sup...
...unsatisfactory conduct finding. 21 [127] The Committee need not have proceeded further to undertake a jurisdictional inquiry which was of no relevance. But its decision to do so does not contaminate the decision made to cancel Ms LH’s invoice. [128] I see no grounds which could persuade me to depart from the Committee’s decision. Costs [129] Where a finding of unsatisfactory conduct is made or upheld against a practitioner on review it is usual that a costs order wi...
...information or any person to appear before the Tribunal.7 It has been established to deal relatively summarily with complaints referred to it.8 6 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) & (3). 7 Section 49(3) & (4). 8 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 16 [98] After hearing a complaint, the Tribunal may dismiss it, uphold it but take no further action or uphold...
...notes were initially refused or ignored by Mr Parker. Furthermore, cl 26(c) of the Code requires an adviser to confirm in writing with the client details of material discussions. 3 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) & (3). 4 Section 49(3) & (4). 5 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 6 Section 50. 7 Section 51(1). 8 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128...
...identified as Over- Allocated (No.) Totals for Catchments over 10,000ha 53 2,710,061 10 11,610 107,491 17 Totals for Catchments less than 10,000 ha 279 466,954 4 1015 20,557 50 Total all Otago Catchments 332 3,177,015 14 12,625 128,048 67.0 Source: Otago Maps https://maps.orc.govt.nz/OtagoViewer/?map=1c59ff71893d4613a169806198eedafd 19. It shows there are 332 catchments recorded in the Otago Maps database. These range in size from 566,585ha (Taieri) down t...
...to reflect the degree of seriousness of the conduct in question. 13 Daniels v Complaints Committee 2 of the Wellington District Law Society [2011] 3 NZLR 850 at [28]. 14 Workington v Sheffield LCRO 55/2009 (26 August 2009) at [68]. 23 [128] I see no grounds which could persuade me to depart from the Committee’s decision. Costs [129] Where an adverse finding is made, costs will be awarded in accordance with the Costs Orders Guidelines of this Office. It follows that Mr...
...The sanctions that may be imposed by the Tribunal are set out in the Act.6 The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment but the protection of the public.7 2 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) & (3). 3 Section 49(3) & (4). 4 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 5 Section 50. 6 Section 51(1). 7 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128]...
...in professional disciplinary proceedings. However, the quality of the evidence required to meet that standard may differ in cogency, depending on the gravity of the charges.10 4 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) & (3). 5 Section 49(3) & (4). 6 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 7 Section 50. 8 Section 51(1). 9 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128] &...
LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2022] NZLCRO 035 Ref: LCRO 167/2021 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee [x] BETWEEN MP Applicant AND IC Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Ms MP has ap...