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Mokomoko (Recognition and Restoration) Bill
Note - the name of the Mokomoko (Recognition and Restoration) Bill was changed to the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) Bill prior to introduction.
28 September 2011
ATTORNEY-GENERAL LEGAL ADVICE
CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990:
MOKOMOKO (RECOGNITION AND RESTORATION) BILL
Mokomoko’s character, mana, and reputation or the character, mana, and reputation of his uri (descendants)
(c) acknowledges that the Crown should have consulted with Te whānau a Mokomoko about
the wording of the free pardon, and
(d) expressly restores Mokomoko’s character, mana, and reputation and the character,
mana, and reputation of his uri.
Jeff Orr
Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel
In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 in relation to the Mokomoko (Recognition and Restoration) Bill. It should not be used or acted upon for any other purpose. The advice does no more than assess whether the Bill complies with the minimum guarantees contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter.
Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissions.
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