Te Kāhui Tātari Ture Criminal Cases Review Commission

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]

Not to be confused with Criminal Cases Review Commission.

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.

References
  1. "Home". Criminal Cases Review Commission. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  2. "Criminal Cases Review Commission". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  3. "Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill – New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. "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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