Where to go for more support
Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres |
YouthLaw Aotearoa |
YouthLaw provides free legal advice for young people throughout New Zealand. Their website provides great information for young people about the law. Website: www.youthlaw.co.nz |
New Zealand Law Society |
The Law Society has helpful information on your rights when dealing with the police. Website: www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/you-and-the-police |
Independent Police Conduct Authority |
The Independent Police Conduct Authority website has information about how the Authority receives and investigates complaints about the Police. Website: www.ipca.govt.nz To make a complaint online: complaints.ipca.govt.nz/195 |
Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA) |
Under the PDLA scheme, you can talk to a lawyer for free if you’ve been arrested. The service is provided for free, 24/7. Email: legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz For more information: www.justice.govt.nz/about/lawyers-and-service-providers/legal-aid-lawyers/pdla |