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What is the nature of the fault in the criminal records system which may lead to incorrect dates of conviction or sentence appearing on the record as noted in MAID v ATTORNEY-GENERAL [2025] NZHC 3979?

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • What is the nature of the fault in the criminal records system which may lead to incorrect dates of conviction or sentence appearing on the record as noted in MAID v ATTORNEY-GENERAL [2025] NZHC 3979?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Ministry of Justice have been informed of possible causes related to charges with records across multiple systems but has not yet confirmed a cause or fault.