Evidence (Giving Evidence of Family Violence) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill amends the Evidence Act 2006 to extend the range of possible protections for parties and witnesses giving evidence of sexual assaults or family harm in the Family Court to mirror those available to similarly vulnerable complainants and witnesses in criminal proceedings.
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Bill text: Evidence (Giving Evidence of Family Violence) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 6 November 2024. The Select Committee is due to report back on 9 June 2025. Following this, the Bill will be ready for its second reading. Public submissions were due on 6 November 2024.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
6 November 2024
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(17 May 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)