Current Projects
OverviewThe Rules Committee continuously reviews the rules in light of national and overseas developments. It monitors Australian and United Kingdom reports and reforms to identify areas where New Zealand could adopt or adapt ideas. The review process is a perpetual one. The following information is intended to provide an update of the current projects occupying the Rules Committee, although the list is not exhaustive. The Committee welcomes comments from the profession and the public, either about existing projects, or in relation to areas which it is thought should be brought to the Committee’s attention. Scroll down or click on a link below to find out more about the Committee’s progress in a particular area.
Current projectsWritten briefsThe Committee is currently consulting on written briefs. Please look under the consultation link for further information and a copy of the paper. DiscoveryThe Committee is currently consulting on discovery. Please look under the consultation link for further information and a copy of the paper. Class actionsThe Rules Committee has now handed over the draft Class Actions Bill and Rules to the Secretary for Justice. Please direct further enquiries to the Ministry of Justice. The Rules Committee has released the following note on class actions: Document Actions |

