About New Zealand Police
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Adult diversion scheme - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
August 2024
The Police Adult Diversion Scheme (diversion) is a lawful way to exercise prosecutorial discretion instead of full prosecution through the court system. It is an alternative means of processing some offences and/or offenders through the courts. The Police Prosecution Service (PPS) is responsible for diversion.
The legal framework and process for terrorist designations
Date Published:
August 2024
- The legal framework and process for terrorist designations (August 2024; PDF 784KB)
Cabinet refined the agreed process for proposed designations of non-UN listed entities in October 2010. This paper sets out the legal framework and process for terrorist designations under the TSA after October 2010 and explains the Prime Minister’s discretion in making terrorist designations.
- Process for Review of the Designation of a Terrorist Entity Serving a Sentence of Imprisonment (May 2023; PDF 124KB)
This paper sets out the process for review of the designation of a terrorist entity serving a sentence of imprisonment.