Prosecution Guidelines
Since 1992, the Solicitor-General has issued Prosecution Guidelines to assist prosecuting agencies in deciding whether to prosecute in any particular matter. The guidelines als…
On 12 December 2024, the Solicitor-General published updated Prosecution Guidelines. This was the culmination of an extensive review of the existing guidance.
Read more: Media Statement from the Soli…
In 2025 Crown Law is marking 150 years of support for the Solicitor-General of New Zealand. We have begun building this timeline and will add to it. Please visit us again soon to learn more about our…
Read more about "Crown Law Timeline"...The early history of Crown Law and the Solicitor-General
The Crown Law Office was officially established on 30 September 1873 when the Judicial Branch of the Colonial Secretary’s Office was divided in…
Crown Law’s final Long-term Insights Briefing 2025 has been presented to Parliament. The briefing is titled The Future Operations of the Courts and Justice services: Potential implications for the pro…
Read more about "Long-term Insights Briefing"...How to make a formal complaint | Process Overview | Concerns Crown Law can't help with
Crown Solicitors and the staff that work for them (called Crown prosecutors) aim to provide high-quality se…
In addition to the expertise provided by its client service teams, the Crown Law Office also has access to a network of Crown Solicitors all around New Zealand. The administrative arrangements for the…
Read more about "Crown Solicitors Network"...In addition to the expertise provided by its client service teams, the Crown Law Office also has access to a network of Crown Solicitors all around New Zealand. The administrative arrangements for the…
Read more about "Crown Solicitor Network"...