7154 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 17 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7154 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	11 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07154_2026
Document guid:	205bcec8-ad69-46ea-a6ef-f98dc218d209

7154 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: What is the nature of the fault in the criminal records system which may lead to incorrect dates of conviction or sentence appearing on the record as noted in MAID v ATTORNEY-GENERAL [2025] NZHC 3979?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: The Ministry of Justice have been informed of possible causes related to charges with records across multiple systems but has not yet confirmed a cause or fault.