The Wellington Branch Women in Law Committee are holding an informal lunchtime session to meet Elisabeth McDonald and Yvette Tinsley, two of the co-authors of the book "From Real Rape to Real Justice." Elisabeth and Yvette will talk about their research and discuss key ideas/recommendations as set ... More about "From Real Rape to Real Justice".
The Ministry of Justice has released an update on the Masterton and Upper Hutt District Courts, which were closed in late November 2011 after engineering experts warned there was a high risk of partial or full collapse in a significant seismic event. The ministry says that in Masterton most hearings are ... More about Upper Hutt and Masterton court update given.
The Law Society welcomes Catherine Harris into the role of Wellington Branch manager. She takes over the reins from Colleen Singleton who headed off for a year abroad in December 2011. Previously chief executive officer for a small charity in Wellington, she has experience in multiple roles including administration, fund-raising, publicity, ... More about New Wellington branch manager.
The Wellington Community Law Centre (WCLC) will hold its 2012 Community Planning Day a week early to meet submission deadlines of the Green Paper on Vulnerable Children and the Family Court review. The event entitled Changing the Law will be held on at the WCLC, Level 2, 84 Willis Street, Tuesday 14 February 14 10am ... More about WCLC Community Planning Day.