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Closing the gap : enhancing Parliament's law-making role in Treaty of Waitangi and customary rights issues

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posted on 2021-11-16, 00:02 authored by Mason, Janet

The New Zealand system of government subscribes to the doctrine of the supremacy of Parliament. This means that where Parliament have, in legislation, explicitly and clearly stipulated an intention to be arbitrary, unfair or oppressive, the judicial branch of government cannot strike that legislative provision down. Instead, the Courts law-making role is confined to interpreting and developing case law where there is no applicable statutory rule.

History

Copyright Date

2003-01-01

Date of Award

2003-01-01

Publisher

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

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Author Retains Copyright

Degree Discipline

Law

Degree Grantor

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington Item Type

Masters Research Paper or Project

Language

en_NZ

Victoria University of Wellington School

School of Law