Gary Judd KC: NZLS Jumps the Gun in Taking Panel Recommendations to Government

On 24 August, the New Zealand Law Society released the response of the NZLS Council to the recommendations made in the Independent Review Report. The Society advised that it had “provided its response to the Minister of Justice, so that it can be considered for the Government’s legislative agenda.”

The body of the Response indicates the Council considered there are many matters requiring further consideration. It is disappointing that the Society has rushed to engage with the government to get something on the “legislative agenda” before engaging with the profession on the issues where there is significant disagreement even within the Council.