December 2000

It's time for change	>>

Taking a principled approach: options	>>

Option one: One level of appeal to the Court of Appeal Option two: Two levels of appeal within the Court of Appeal Option three: Appeal division within the High Court

Options to address Maori issues	>>

Greater representation of Maori within the justice system Processes to give the Court of Appeal access to expert advice on Maori values Acknowledging Maori values within the substantive law Appeals from the Maori Appellate Court Overseas judges on appeal bench

Conclusion	>>

Appendices	>>

Appendix 1: Guiding principles for restructuring the appeal system Appendix 2: Countries which have retained the right of appeal to the Privy Council Appendix 3: Reforms in countries which have ended the right of appeal to the Privy Council

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