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New AUT research shows a trauma-informed approach is needed to support people moving through the justice system.
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Courts change without cultural reports
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AUT Law Professor Kris Gledhill explains how the abolition of cultural reports may change how court hearings operate – and not for the better.
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Time to transform NZ’s justice system
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A five-year study led by AUT Law School aims to transform how our justice system supports whānau experiencing mental health distress and addiction.
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Fulbright law scholar here to learn
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A US-based Fulbright scholar is visiting AUT Law School to understand restorative justice practices through a cultural and indigenous lens.
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A select committee will consider the risks and benefits of seabed mining in NZ waters. AUT Law Professor Paul Myburgh examines the issues at hand.
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