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27 February 2009 Human rights and policing The Hon. Justice Goddard, Chair Independent Police Conduct Authority Presentation to the Victoria University.

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1 27 February 2009 Human rights and policing The Hon. Justice Goddard, Chair Independent Police Conduct Authority Presentation to the Victoria University of Wellington Institute of Policy Studies Forum Addressing the Underlying Causes of Offending: What is the evidence?

2 NZ’s human rights framework NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990

3 NZ’s human rights framework NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 Human Rights Act 1993 Privacy Act 1990 UN conventions

4 Human rights and law enforcement NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 – case law Crimes Act Evidence Act Search and Surveillance Bill

5 Independent oversight Protects against abuse of power Protects against corruption and politicisation Provides public accountability and transparency Increases police self-discipline Builds trust and confidence

6 Oversight in New Zealand Police Complaints Authority established 1989

7 Oversight in New Zealand Police Complaints Authority established 1989 Receives complaints alleging misconduct and neglect of duty, and practice, policy and procedure Investigates police actions involving death and serious bodily harm Has powers of recommendation

8 Oversight in New Zealand Initial Authority legally but not operationally independent Initially a review function Changes recommended in 2000 Investigators appointed 2003

9 Towards operational independence 2007 Commission of Inquiry

10 Towards operational independence 2007 Commission of Inquiry A new name and powers Legislative changes

11 Independent investigation Less reviewing of Police files Greater prioritisation More investigative staff Greater transparency

12 Independent investigation Fatal shootings by the Police Sexual offending: Operation Austin Pursuits Deaths in custody

13 Independent investigation Conduct of searches 15 October 2007 ‘terror raids’

14 Increased powers under discussion Enhanced powers of investigation Power to prosecute Enhanced independence

15 Monitoring of custody conditions UN Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment.

16 Changes within Police Code of Conduct Policing Act

17 Our vision Increased trust and confidence in Police Whaia te pono, kia puawai ko te tika Seek the truth, that justice may prevail

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