Justice Minister Andrew Little
Family Court changes should be rolled back - panel
An independent panel tasked with reviewing the Family Court reforms of 2014 says submissions it received show the process has become more difficult and stressful for those involved. Audio
Coroners to give greater consideration to Māori values
The Coroners Act will now account for stronger consideration of tikanga Māori and ethnic communities values in coronial practices.
Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
The referendum on cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election.
Govt to consider three options for legalising abortion
Justice Minister Andrew Little says he expects to take a paper to Cabinet early next year with three proposed options for decriminalising abortion. Audio
Little hopes to repeal 'stupid law' after NZ First pulls support
Less than a fortnight ago Justice Minister Andrew Little hoped to have the law off the books by the end of this year. But on Monday Andrew Little did an abrupt u-turn after New Zealand First told him… Audio
Justice Minister calls for Human Rights Commission review
The Human Rights Commission says it dished out the appropriate punishment to a senior staff member who sexually harrassed an intern. But Justice Minister Andrew Little has called for a review. He… Audio