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How many criminal records (if any) may have incorrect dates of conviction or sentence due to the error identified in MAID v ATTORNEY-GENERAL [2025] NZHC 3979?

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • How many criminal records (if any) may have incorrect dates of conviction or sentence due to the error identified 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 are aware of two criminal records with incorrect dates due to this error, as referenced in the judgment.