Criminal Law

Adams on Criminal Law – Sentencing has new annotated commentary in response to the provisions of the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Amendment Act 2023 that came into force on 27 July 2023. The new laws make it harder for gangs and their leaders to benefit financially from crime.

Drafting Aide forms in Criminal Precedents updated by Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Amendment Regulations 2023

We have a new author for Adams on Criminal Law — Offences and Defences (Misuse of drugs chapter) and the standalone Misuse of Drugs product.

We are very pleased to welcome Justice Mathew Downs to the Adams team as Consulting Editor.

The authors and editorial team of Adams on Criminal Law acknowledge, with great sadness, the recent passing of Simon France

Search and surveillance commentary updated in Adams on Criminal Law following amendments by Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act 2023

Commentary on Supreme Court’s posthumous overturning of Peter Ellis’ 1993 convictions added to Adams on Criminal Law — Evidence

Methamphetamine sentencing guidelines in Zhang have had the ‘significant role’ profile adjusted

A new Workflows module examines the joinder and severance of criminal charges or trials

Eleven new topics have been added to A to Z of New Zealand Law.

The Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 has now come into force.

Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 in force