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Human Rights Act 1993

Resolution of disputes about compliance with Part 1A and Part 2 - Proceedings

92BA: Lodging of applications

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To start a case with the Tribunal, you need to lodge an application. The application must be in a form approved by the chief executive of the Ministry of Justice. They must consult with the Chairperson of the Tribunal to agree on the form.

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Part 3Resolution of disputes about compliance with Part 1A and Part 2
Proceedings

92BALodging of applications

  1. Proceedings before the Tribunal are to be commenced by the lodging of an application in a form approved by the chief executive of the Ministry of Justice after consultation with the Chairperson of the Tribunal.

Notes
  • Section 92BA: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 88).
  • Section 92BA: amended, on , by section 77 of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).