IN06 - NEW ZEALAND Bill of Rights Act 1990 Flashcards
NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990
SECTION 21
WHAT IS THIS?
UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Every person should be secure against unreasonable search and seizure of their person, property or correspondence.
NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990
SECTION 22
WHAT IS THIS?
LIBERTY OF THE PERSON
Everyone is protected from arbitary or random arrest or detention.
NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990
SECTION 23
WHAT IS THIS?
RIGHTS OF PERSONS ARRESTED OR DETAINED
People arrested or detained under any enactment have rights and must be informed of those rights
NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990
SECTION 24
WHAT IS THIS?
RIGHTS OF PERSONS CHARGED
People charged with an offence have certain rights and must be informed of their rights.
AT WHICH POINT IS A PERSON DEEMED TO BE DETAINED?
- For purposes of a search or interview
- People for breath-testing purposes or some other purpose ie. under the Mental Health Act 1992 - Compulsory Assessment and Treatment).
WHAT IS LAWFUL?
WHAT IS REASONABLE?