Vote Justice - Supplementary Estimates 2015/16

Departmental Output Expenses

Administration of Legal Services (M42)

Public Defence Service (M42)

Sector Leadership and Support (M42)

Total Departmental Output Expenses

Departmental Capital Expenditure

Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Community Law Centres (M42)

Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)

Electoral Services (M42)

Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)

Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)

Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)

Legal Aid (M42)

Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)

Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)

Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)

Victims' Services (M42)

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Legal and Ministerial Services

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Total Appropriations

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

No Public Defence Service lawyer received a 'poor' or 'very poor' rating in Provider Services Quality and Value Audits of PDS lawyers (see Note 1)

Judicial satisfaction with the services of the Public Defence Service (see Note 2)

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the quality of support and advice provided by the Ministry in relation to its management of Crown entities and agencies (see Note 1)

Total Appropriation

Dunedin Courthouse structural upgrade (see Note 1)

Closing Balance

Number of strategic partnerships between the Ministry, territorial authorities and other organisations for which the Ministry provides contract management services or grant funding (see Note 1)

Number of operational partnerships between the Ministry, territorial authorities and other organisations for which the Ministry provides contract management services or grant funding (see Note 1)

Percentage of victims satisfied with restorative justice conferences, as measured through the victim satisfaction survey (see Note 2)

Facilitate participation in Parliamentary Elections

Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled

Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled on Election Day

Percentage of eligible New Zealanders voting in the General Election

Percentage of 18 to 24 year olds enrolled

Making available information to assist political parties, candidates, and third parties to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters administered by the Electoral Commission

Maximum response time to requests for advisory opinions

All returns are by due dates

Request and complaints received are processed

Feedback received on advisory opinions indicates satisfaction with the standard of the response

Response time for follow-up action on statutory returns where non-compliance is established

Response time to requests for advisory opinions

Promoting public awareness of electoral matters through education and information programmes

Percentage of New Zealanders who express confidence in the administration of the electoral system

Percentage of voters who consider the voting system is easy to understand

Rate of informal voting as a result of error in marking the voting paper

Providing advice to the Minister and the House on electoral matters, including those referred to the Electoral Commission

Advice is provided within the timeframe requested

All requests for policy advice are acknowledged and scheduled into the work programme

Advice does not require further classification

Advice provided in the timeframe requested

Compiling and maintaining electoral rolls

Number of applications for enrolment processed

Number of updates to elector information processed

Percentage accuracy of processing

Applications and changes are processed on receipt with confirmations (except changes to honorifics and occupation) prepared and mailed by the following Tuesday

Conduct of the 2014 General Election

Percentage of New Zealanders who express confidence in the administration of the electoral system

Percentage of New Zealanders who express satisfaction with the administration of the General Election

Conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 1993

Release of results on Election Day: 100% of advance voting results by 8:30pm

Release of results on Election Day: 50% of voting place results by 10:00pm

Release of results on Election Day: 100% of voting place results by 11:30pm

Availability of official results within 14 days

Conduct of By-elections and Referendums

Release of By-election results: Full preliminary count results published by 10:00pm

Release of the Flag referendum results: Preliminary results published by 8:30pm on the last day of each Referendum

Law Commission

Law reform

Number of open references as at 30 June

Number of completed references

Quality of legislation

Referred Government Bills reviewed against the LAC Guidelines

All advice to LAC approved by the lead Commissioner prior to submission

All advice to LAC is provided within the agreed time

Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost

Human Rights Commission

Education promotion and advocacy

Increased reach and relevance, as measured by stakeholder survey

Increased reach and relevance, as measured by the number of downloads of Commission reports from HRC website

Increased reach and relevance, as measured by the number of mainstream media (television and radio) references where Commissioners are able to state human rights positions and viewpoints

Increased reach and relevance, as measured by social media reach and engagement statistics

Effectiveness of working arrangements with government partners to realise human rights, as measured by feedback from social policy and justice sector Chief Executives

Effectiveness of working arrangements with government partners to realise human rights, as measured by key HRC recommendations implemented by central and local government agencies

Effectiveness of engagement with civil society, including tangata whenua, business and affected sector groups, as measured by the number of monitoring mechanisms established through the National Plan of Action

Monitoring and reporting

Timely recording of changes to NPA actions as measured by NPA tool being updated to reflect changes to actions

Quality of annual review and report in to the good employer obligations implemented by Crown Entities as measured by the number of Crown entities reaching 100% compliance rating

Effectiveness of the advice and guidance provided to Crown entities to improve their performance as measured by the number of Crown Entities who have received advice that improve their 'good employer' practices

Effectiveness of servicing and reporting on the independent monitoring mechanisms for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities and the Optional Protocol for the Convention against Torture, as measured by satisfaction with the coordinating role played by the Commission

Effectiveness of servicing and reporting on the independent monitoring mechanisms for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities and the Optional Protocol for the Convention against Torture, as measured by reports being tabled in the House within agreed timeframes

Quality of annual review and report into the good employer obligations implemented by Crown entities, as measured by relevant and accurate report

Effectiveness of the advice and guidance provided to Crown entities to improve their performance, as measured by the number of Crown entities receiving advice

Effectiveness of the process to establish performance indicators for the National Plan of Action, as measured by indicators being established

Responding to and resolving anti-discrimination complaints

Responsive and timely resolution of enquiries and complaints as measured by the percentage of unlawful discrimination complaints that are provided a disputes resolution service

Responsive and timely resolution of enquiries and complaints as measured by the percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year

New enquiries and complaints

Number of human rights complaints (including unlawful discrimination) provided a disputes resolution service

Complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year

Percentage of cases resolved through dispute resolution services

Number of positive systemic changes led to by resolution, which increase the realisation of human rights

Providing legal representation and bringing proceedings (Office of Human Rights Proceedings)

Responsive and timely decision making as measured by the number of human rights and privacy matters received and undertaken

Responsive and timely decision making as measured by the number of human rights matters received and undertaken

Responsive and timely decision making, as measured by the percentage of applications assessed and allocated to a solicitor within 10 working days

Responsive and timely decision making, as measured by applications for representation substantially progressed within four months

Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA)

Receive and manage complaints and incidents

All notifications of new complaints and incidents are acknowledged within seven days

All new complaints and incidents are categorised and decisions made about the appropriate actions are taken within 42 days

Independent, high quality and timely investigations and reviews

For each Category 1 (IPCA investigation) an investigation plan, milestones and a completion date will be set and monitored, as measured by the percentage of investigations with these attributes

Reports as a result of Category 1 investigations are clear, consistent and well-structured, and have well-argued conclusions, as measured by the percentage of reports meeting required standards

Make recommendations for improved Police conduct, policies, practices and procedures, and monitoring implementation of those recommendations

All systemic issues identified by the IPCA relating to Police practices, policies and procedures are raised and discussed with Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation

All issues identified by the IPCA relating to Police practices, policies and procedures are raised and discussed with Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation

Monitor places of Police detention

All complaints and referrals indicating systemic custodial management issues are investigated and required improvements recommended

All routine audits of compliance with the National Standards are undertaken as agreed

New National Standards for Police custodial facilities agreed with Police and operational by 31 December 2014

Ongoing performance audits of compliance with the National Standards are agreed with Police by 30 June 2015

Privacy Commissioner

Guidance, education and awareness

Respond to all enquiries within one working day

Education workshops delivered

Presentations at conferences / seminars

Media enquiries received and answered

Evaluations show that at least 90% of respondents are satisfied with the overall effectiveness of the workshops they attended

Website contains up-to-date copies of all privacy codes and commentary, all formal statutory reports of the Privacy Commissioner, all current published guidance from the Privacy Commissioner, and additional resources to support compliance with the Act

Guidance materials produced by the Privacy Commissioner meet the 'Plain English Writing Standard'

Respond to 90% of 0800 line enquiries within one working day

Guidance materials are produced within agreed timelines

Policy and research

Survey of recipients of policy advice indicate that at least 80% are satisfied with the service they received from the Privacy Commissioner

An external review of a sample of advice provided on policy files rates 85% as 3.5 out of 5 or better on the quality of analysis, focus on important issues, clear communications and good working relationships

Identifiable progress in international efforts in which we are engaged to enhance cooperation and interoperability between privacy laws across trading partners

Cross-border enforcement laws and practices in place

Maintain close working relationship with Ministry of Justice officials on the content and progress of the Law reform

Survey of recipients of policy advice indicate that at least 70% are satisfied with the service they received from the Privacy Commissioner

Our participation in the law reform process is valued by stakeholders

Advice on proposals provided within agreed timeframes

Requests for input into law reform is made available within agreed timelines

Information sharing / matching (Better Public Services)

Information matching programmes monitored

New information sharing or matching programmes assessed

Provide advice and training to key stakeholders regarding information sharing to provide an understanding across the public sector of how information can be shared to achieve results and minimise risks, including the use of technology

Toolkit produced for government agencies preparing to implement new information sharing programmes

Complaints able to be made online through the Privacy Commissioner website

An active programme of engagement with the Government Chief Privacy Officer (GCPO) to improve the handling of personal information within the public sector

All statutory obligations to report on information matching met

60% of recommendations from formal review of information sharing or matching programmes have been acted upon within 30 working days of the date of the review report being received

A trend of reducing concern about government agencies sharing personal information

Statutory timelines for reporting on information matching met

Percentage of responses to requests to review information sharing agreements provided within agreed timeframes

Compliance

Of the complaints processed, an increasing percentage are closed by settlement between the parties

An external review of a sample of complaints investigations rates 85% as 3.5 out of 5 or better on the legal analysis, correctness of the legal conclusions, soundness of the investigative procedure and timeliness of response

Percentage of open files greater than 6 months old at year end

Number of current complaints processed to completion or settled or discontinued

Of the complaints processed, 30% are closed by settlement between the parties

Amendments to Codes of Practice meet all statutory requirements

An external review of a sample of complaints investigations rates 70% as 3.5 out of 5 or better on the legal analysis, correctness of the legal conclusions, soundness of the investigative procedure and timeliness of response

Complaints received are acknowledged within five days of receipt

80% of complaints are completed, settled or discontinued within nine months of receipt

Review of the operation of Credit Reporting Code commenced

Number of actions undertaken for individuals who have Protection of Personal Property Rights (see Notes 1 and 2)

Hours to manage and advise on small estates and trusts (see Notes 1 and 3)

Number of actions relating to provision of Protection of Personal Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act) administration, audit and advice services to incapacitated persons, or under Public Trust agencies

Number of enquiries provided on behalf of incapacitated persons on matters relating to the PPPR Act, or under Public Trust agencies

Hours of service delivered relating to the administration of small and/or complex estates and trusts, including providing advice and assistance to deal with assets that do not warrant formal administration, whether or not a Will has been made

Number of tax returns relating to the administration of small and/or complex estates and trusts, including providing advice and assistance to deal with assets that do not warrant formal administration, whether or not a Will has been made

Hours of service delivered relating to the representation, audit, review or administration of assets and rights of missing, unknown, incapable or insolvent owners and other public functions

Percentage of victims who report being subject to no further family violence within the home in the six months following the National Home Safety Service upgrade (see Note 1)

Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further physical family violence at the point of service conclusion (see Note 2)

Number of victims supported by the National Sexual Violence Survivor Advocate Service (see Note 3)

Percentage of victims/survivors reporting improved outcomes as a result of National Sexual Violence Survivor Advocate Service (see Note 3)

Number of victims supported by Sexual Violence Court Victim Advisors (see Notes 3 and 4)

Total Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

Revenue from the Crown

Revenue from Others

Departmental Output Expenses

Justice Policy Advice

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey (see Note 1)