Te Kāhui Tātari Ture Criminal Cases Review Commission
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The Criminal Cases Review Commission (branded as Te Kāhui Tātari Ture | Criminal Cases Review Commission) is an independent Crown entity in New Zealand that was set up under the Criminal Cases Review Commission Act 2019.[1]
The Criminal Cases Review Commission Act (the Act) came into effect on 1 July 2020. It received Royal Assent on 16 November 2019. The Act establishes the commission and redefines the way possible miscarriages of justice are identified.[2][3]
The Commission is an independent Crown entity governed by a board of appointed commissioners. It employs specialist staff with the mandate to investigate possible miscarriages of justice. If the commission considers a miscarriage of justice may have occurred, it can refer the case back to the appeal court.[4]
This function replaces the referral function currently performed by the Governor-General, part of the Royal prerogative of mercy.
The Commission has the power to develop its own procedures to ensure it can effectively carry out its duties and functions.
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- ^ "Home". Criminal Cases Review Commission. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Criminal Cases Review Commission". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill 106-3 (2018), Government Bill Contents – New Zealand Legislation". www.legislation.govt.nz. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
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