New Zealand court system DLO
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The New Zealand court system
Presented by Melita and Ana
The courts in New Zealand
The courts in new zealand
The courts in new zealand are the Supreme court , the court of appeal,the high court and the district court, but The main court in New zealand is the supreme court.
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The role of New Zealand's courts
What courts do
Courts have many roles including criminal law, protecting the rights of individuals, making sure that government stays within the law and explaining the law to the people. Courts also sentence criminals and give justice to the people. These are the roles the courts play.
The role of New Zealand's courts
What courts do
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Can an 11 to 17 year old be left at home alone?
11 to 12 years -Can be left alone for up to 3 hours. If kept alone for a longer time, an elder of the age of 14 years and above should be with the child. 13 to 15 years, children may be left alone but not overnight. 16 to 17 Years - May be left alone up to two nights but no more. than that
Can a 11 to 17 year old be left at home alone?
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More Courts
The High Court is the highest court in New Zealand that is able to hear cases before any appeals.
The High Court also hears appeals from a number of other courts, such as the District Court and Family Court.
more courts
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New Zealand has a number of different courts that deal with both civil and criminal justice matters. Our courts have a structure just like a pyramid. At the top is the Supreme Court. Below it, in descending order, are the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the District Courts.
Ana
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references
https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/
https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/about-the-judiciary/structure-of-the-court-system