IN06: NZ Bill Of Rights Act 1990 Flashcards
Which right is covered by Section 21?
Everyone has the right to be secured against unreasonable search and seizure, whether or person or property, or correspondence or otherwise
Which right is covered by Section 22?
Everyone is protected from arbitrary arrest or detention
Which right is covered by Section 23?
People arrest or detained must be informed of their rights
Which right is covered by Section 24?
People charges with an offence have certain rights and must be informed of them
What was the outcome of R v Pratt (1994)?
The act was lawful but unreasonable, breaching S29.
What is a consent search?
A search conducted by the Officer with permission given from the persons.
What is the definition of arbitrary?
Random or unlawful
At what point is a person detained?
When the person believes they are not free to go but had their rights provided to them
What is the definition of lawful?
An act pursuant to an enactment where there is reasonable grounds to believe or suspect the person of an offence committed
What is the definition of reasonable?
An act conducted lawfully or unlawfully, in good faith to the persons
